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Thursday, March 9? 2000 hometownnewspapers.net 75c Vokirot 35 NumtW 80 Westt*rxl Michigan ¢¢000 HomeToum Commurucattorw NMwork41 eru Prosecutor finds no wrongdoing Fire raged early this morning at Wtmdcrest Villa Apartments on • No Open Meetings Act targeted for recall for her role in oust Wayne Road between Joy and War violation was committed by ing 52-year-old Gibbons, ren, destroying or damaging a dozen Assistant Wayne County Prosecutor units. a Westland City Council Prank Bernacki issued his two-page There were no reports of'serious foursome, the county prose opinion Monday, saying his office "will injuries. cutor's office said. not be taking, any action" against Scott BY DARRELL CLEM with the Wayne County Elections Com STAIT WRITER Fire officials weren't available for and colleagues Charles Trav" Griffin, mission. dclem^oe.horaecomm.net comment this morning, but West land BY DABRELL ChFM David Cox and David James. Battle plans had changed Wednes police indicated that a burning candle STAFF WRITEK In a separate opinion, Westland City Mayor Kobert Thomas, under fire for day, though, and Gracin said recall may have started the blaze. [email protected] Attorney Angelo Plakas ruled Tuesday the way he handled scandals involving organizers would try to oust four West- The fire raged into the morning The Wayne County Prosecutor's that Griffin didn't abuse his authority two of his city department heads, will land City Council members before tar after it was reported at 11:50 p.m. Office has cleared four Westland City as council president or break any laws be targeted for recall, a'. Westland geting the mayor. Wednesday inside a second-story Council members of accusations they when he went to'Gibbons' office on Jan. woman said Monday. She announced the latest tactic after apartment. violated the state Open Meetings Act 14, took her keys and placed her on Thomas, in his Hth year as mayor, learning that Thomas, if recalled first, A 48-year-old tenant of the apart in the firing of Clerk Patricia Gibbons. paid leave unti! she was officially ouwt- will be named in proposed recall lan would be replaced as mayor by council ment had been visiting a. downstairs; 'Tip glad the truth has finally come guage that mayoral critic Brenda President Charles "Trav" Griffin -a Gracin had said would be filed Friday neighbor when the fire erupted, and out," said Counciiwqrnan Sharon.Scott, Please see PROSECUTOR, A5 Please RECALL, A4 she became "hysterical" after learning that her residence was ablaze, a police report indicated. "1 Officers saw "a large quantity of smoke" coming from the upper-uuot SCHOOLS apartments when they arrived on the scene, an_d_th£ tenant initially feared... that her sister might be in the apart " ment, a police report said. The tenant told police that site had been burning several candles before the fire started, but she said she thought she had put them out before nhe visited her neighbor. No other details were svailshle this morning.
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ENTERTAINMENT STArt PMOTO BY SKAKM LCMIEIX New attitude: At Left, members of the Wayne Memorial High School band perform during last fall's homecoming. At right (worn Music: Local musicians by Justin Scott, drum major) is a mockup of what the new uniforms will look like. Students, parents, educators and others are including Mick Gavin of hard at work raising money for new band uniforms. Red ford a nd the Celtic group Blackthorn are get ting ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Gavin is hosting the 15th annual St. Patrick's Day Irish BY JULIE BROWN "Our uniforms just looked so aged," lems with seats giving way'ami seams Band Boosters, interested parents, STAFFWRITER Moriit said. "In judges' and students' ripping. "My understanding is we -students and'Wendt started meeting Festat the Helfame Cul [email protected] minds during'Competition, the Zebra bought them used.'" he said of the old before Christmas to discuss design tural Center in and uniforms at Wayne Memori band didn't look its best." uniforms,.which are approximately 15 .and fund-raising^ The first deposit Westland./Bl al High School have seen better Late last fall, organizers decided to years old, will be needed this month to guaran days, and band supporters aim do something Three companies are . Contributions may be sent to Unit tee uniforms for the fall marching B season, Monit said. to replace them with something new providing moekups of uniforms, and form Fund, 4267 Eastlawn, Wayne and improved committee members want something Ml 4818-1 Checks should be made The white overlay will, have navy The band has about 80 members, 65 of good quality that will last payable to W.M.H S.I.M.D., and trim and"WM on the hack The pants of whom play instruments, the rest in "We feel a real responsibility, receipts will.be provided for tax pur* and top will be navy. They're uni INDEX T the flag corps, said Lome "Skip" almost a legacy," Monit said. "W e poses. forms thr entire music department want to do it right." They're looking.to Additional information is avaiUble can use, Monit said. The uniforms 'Apartments/PS. Crossword/FT Monrt, Wayne-Westland school board treasurer. He's co-chair of the uni purchase 150'uniforms'designed t<> from'Andrew Wendt. band director, at will be stored on .rolling racks and At Home/D Entertainment/El form committee with Dave Congdon, last a good 20 years <734) 595-2272, (734- 728-5908 or carefully Cared for so they last a long Automotive/09 Jobs/RLp (734) 728-6737: Band Boosters president- Current uniforms have had prob Please see BAND, A2 -.CIas$if!t0/F£ 0bituaries/A14 Classified Opinions/A16-17 Index/Fi Real Estate/Ft Community. Service .Guide/07' Life/61 'Sport s/6t For years, it's been their time to make doughnuts
BY DAHHEU. CLEM favorite flavor seemed more decisive. John. Mica lief said Bed Ho I man STAFFWRITER "The problem is. J love them all. T like the chocolate honey dip," he emploveep. "huv enough tuhVe to fill a dcfomQoe. homecomm. net They're like my children,'' Micallef. 65. saiii-n lake."' After selling doughnuts for 27 years, said, smiling, Then he .waffled, The Micallefv residents- of Plymouth, Dolores Micallef still can't pick her •Her 71-year-old husband. John. ''! like the French cruller., too." rolled their eves and sighed when The Micallefs will just have to leave asked bow many doughnuts they've SUch HVHltn-wifr'r.irifr decisions to m,«- sold in 27 yerus tomers at their Dunkiiv Donuts fran- "I'd say over 5.'million," John Micallef ehise on the southwest Corner of Ford said. ' and Wildwood, roads in Westland. In all, the Micallefs sell some 75 dif The MicfiHefs, who have One of the ferent food products, alone The if menu two longest-running DunkiiV Donuts has evolved to include "mumhkms." franchises in'Michigan, .will help the muffins, bagels-, cr^i-sanis, breakfast ife* $iiret& ask about this national chain celehrate its 50th sarwlwuhe^-, flavored coffees like anniversary today by letting customers French vanilla and black raspberry, money*$avingcard vote in National Donut Klection Day. and specialty dnnks tike Dunkacrino - A dozen doughnuts now $4.33 the Dunkin' Dormts version of eapp'ue whenyou sold for mmmmmmmmmmammmmmammm Ths ObwerverA Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 KH^HP m >li«hi«>I^Mi|hHi|».i.^lij 111 II » iji pi, i i|n ,i ii m I'I ciiwip« Preschooler pulls -time. • 41fc#y'¥• tMtttt WOI*- ting in the thick of it," he said. A 3ryear-old Livonia boy and received what was described the following morning. The Head Start director Currently, organisers are Ing v«ry hard.' Mockups will be taken to cham pulled a small pocket knife on a in a police report as "a red mark" about two-third* of the way for bers and service club*, "every 4-year-old girl Tuesday on the on her stomach. The knife blade parent* of both cWWren the initial deposit of some Sarah Kiracofe thing that we can think of " playground of a Livonia school was no longer than an inch or so, school, a police report i The boy ha* baenu . $&,a&& There wiH b**esa* ;;•* TkiriiAnd uniform push has district building, Westland police Stobbetaid. MMtflMiMtaaHnMriilMpBt said. from the program, Sta*b»#«idv matching funds from Wayne been tiried before at Wayne "It belonged to the boy's older The boy, a Head Start student brother, and he got ahold of it He*d Start staff nArredojwea* Memorial High. Memorial and wasn't successful. "That's going to be a real big petition, Kiracofe said. *we need at PerrinviUe School, swung the somehow," Stobbe said. tiooj to Mark SchulU, in charge funding. They've been working Monit felt some skepticism at he^," Jdonit said, /knife at the girl's stomach, but The incident happened of security for Livonia achox>la, very hard," she said of band first. "I think the kids are start- but a secretary said h* was in a Wayne Memorial students are police didn't know whether the between 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. members involved in fund-rais- ing to come around to the fact blade was exposed, Lt. Marc Sto- Tuesday at PerrinviUe School, meeting and couldn't be reached. excited abott the new uniforms, in The program is-now tt»tt by /T really want them," said Miran g that it's going to happen." bbe said. 33344 Ann Arbor Trail, but it Starfish Family Services. da Smith, a freshman flute play A fund-raiser "Uniform Social" He and others look forward to The girl escaped serious injury wasn't reported to police until er who's on the uniform commit will be 5.-9 p.m, Thursday., that day when the new uniforms March 30, at the Wayne Commu tee: "Our band uniforms now are are worn with pride on the field. nity Center. Refreshments will "I think I'm going to have tingles in really bad shape." be served. Tickets are available all oyer ray body," Monit staid- The community's financial and will be on a donation basis, support and new uniforms will with a three-tiered donation, of "Great pride." help the hand's reputation, she $50, $25 arid $10 suggested. It's a new start with Wendt Project Healthy Living, for be 18 years or older, women), $25. said. Til feel a lot better. I know There will be an incentive for this year, he added, and the merly' Project Health-0-Rama, Several tests will be available M Osteoporosis screening, $10. well look better." •those donating $25 or more. band, which has been near state will provide free health screen for a fee. They include: • Blood Panel Testing, $25 Fellow committee member Wayne Memorial students competition level, will compete. ings 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, • Pneumonia vaccine, $25 • H Pylori blood test (for gas Sarah Kiracofe, a senior flute have sold candy and candy flow The Wayne Memorial uniform April 13, at the Wayne Commu (covered with a Medicare card), tritis and ulcers), $15. player, is also excited. "Our ers. Monit, who marched in the effort is a Community Manage nity Center, 7635 Howe Road. • Prostate Specific Antigen • Colorectal cancer screening. school pride" will increase, she John Glenn and Michigan State ment Team project for the Sponsored by Oakwood Hospi Blood Test (PSA blood test for (take home), $8. said. "We won't be wearing those bands, estimates the total at Observer Newspapers, which tal/Annapolis Center, the tests men), $25. • Body composition, $5. old raggedy things we have $40,000, with uniforms costing For information, call (800) $250 each. will provide help along with oth will be administered by a health • Ovarian Cancer Blood now." professional. Participants must Screening Test UTH WAYNE ROAD 721-7676 Ttilcnl. »:'(?.; ^•RiiWf^-^rTVTSjirrfppw'vnKM iwani»iin»f:iwwMpir:}.»r,i(:!»' ~f '•• in arson 6616 NORTH WAYNE ROAD *olCMIIici! •.V The Obierver £ Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 Irish roots go deep for them BY DIANE GALE ANDREASSI When someone had slashed a business owner donate his SKOAL WRITTR PEOPLE furniture in the Faust Reading time so generously," said Sandra Norah Fii will tell you that it a Room of the Westland library Wilson, library director. The last -summer, the owner of the luck of the Irish that the library paid for the fabric and keep him quiet during the Mobile Custom Trim Shop in road has ri*en to meet her and the business donated time and biggest day of the year on any Garden City came forward and labor, saving the library more the wind has been at her back. H Irishman's calendar. His daugh offered his help. than ¢1,600, We were strong not only in ter has the day planned. The owner said he loves the As a result of the repeated culture, but also our religion," She'll begin With Mass at Holy library and doesn't like to think vandalism, the City of Weatland she said. "We were Irish Catholic Trinity Church in Detroit. of someone committing such van Tax Increment Finance Authori and you were supposed to "Well take my dad to the puha, dalism. In February, with the ty approved funds for the instal behave yourself. It WAS like you even though he doesn't drink," replacement upholstery lation of security cameras in the were expected to be better than she said. "He likes to listen to obtained, Mobile Custom Trim library. Installation will be done anyone else." the Irish music. We have people Shop picked up the damaged soon. She refers to herself aa "100 who love to go with us. There's a pieces of furniture, replaced the Mobile Custom Trim Shop spe percent Irish" in a time that "it's crowded place and no fights, but portions that had been slashed cializes in custom upholstery for rare to be 100 percent of any everyone is so happy." and, delivered furniture back to autos »nd furniture. It is located thing anymore-" Family tl©«: John Joseph O'Callaghan will celebrate St. Her life has been saturated in the library. at Ford and Merriman in Garden Her mother, Margaret Farrell, Patrick's Day with pride this March 17, as will daugh the Irish culture, Growing up in "We're very lucky to have had City. was born in Detroit and her ter Norah Fix. He is a resident of Westland Convales Garden City, Fix took Irish danc father was born in Boston, while ing lessons from a teacher and cent Center. his parents were visiting the learned Gaelic, the Irish lan United States When "wee" John Greg, was of French and German Joseph O'Callaghan was about 2, guage, from her mother Continues a tradition Donations a boon descent, she said, he loved Si. his family returned to Cork, Ire "I can still remember the danc Today, Fix continues to make Patrick's Day. They named their land, but he kept his American ing," she said. "And, I used to the traditional Irish soda bread The Westland library received butions, the library has also know my prayers in Gaelic* children all Irish names - citizenship. and is a' member of the Ladies many donations in 1999. received numerous in-kind gifts: Fix and her siblings would Michael, Patti and Timothy. The About 18 years later he Ancient Order of Hiberians in "Libraries are always faced Toarmma's Pizea, pizza for Sum: watch as their father played last one, however, Greg insisted w returned to the United States, the Rose Kennedy division of with funding challenges, said mer Reading Program; Friends Irish football, or soccer, and have a German name, Kurt. married, raised his seven chil Detroit. The legacy lives on with ' Sandra Wilson, library director. of the Westland Library, three practiced hurling, another tradi Norah laughed as she explained dren and operated his own elec the next generation. Her daugh ""We are grateful to those individ bicycles and helmets for Summer tional Irish sport. that Kurt looks the most Irish. trical contracting business, ter, Patti, took Irish dancing uals and organizatipns who have Reading Program, portable "One of the biggest things we "Ireland is known for being the O'Callaghan Electric. He also lessons and her red-headed son, supported the library through stereo system for program, have to thank our parents for is Timothy, works at the Tommy land of saints and scholars and served as fire chief when Garden their generous donations." plants for Children's Garden, that they loved each other," she O'Halloran's Tipperary Pub in there should be less emphasis on City had a volunteer depart These include: Justine Barns, program sponsorships; Walden- said. "When you learn that as Detroit. the drinking," she said. "If we ment. $2,600; Allan Leonard, $1,500; books, book assortment; children it carries over to adult She's quick to note that the "g" (members of the Hiberians) see "He always had shamrocks on Michigan Humanities Council, Franklin. Churchill and Luther life. in O'Callaghan is silent, "but we an offensive greeting card, like two grants for $250 each: Scott his cards." Fix said. "He never an Westla-nd high schools, year drank and never smoked. He There was a love for their aren't." putting the Irish down, we'll Barns, $500; and David and books; Amy CBeime. children's took the pledge in Ireland and mother country and for this She explained that while she write that card company. Nancy Taylor, $100 pyinnptK T.ingfan^ Zeng maga- now they're pushing that more country. They were tickled to never kissed the. Blarney Stone, "Anyone who has a heritage "These monetary donations are tin«' subscription: Detroit Insti and more," come to America." she did inherit a gift for talking. should be proud of it and cele used for the purchase of collec A family reunion is planned in So, landing a job as patient rep brate it." tion materials for circulation." tute of Arts Research Library, Ready to celebrate Garden City during July when resentative at Garden City Hos And so as the Irish proverb said Wilson. "This helps us to art books Today; at 92, O'Callaghan is a the patriarch will see many of pital couldn't have been more fit .says, "May the road continue to expand our collection and pro For information about making resident at Westland Convales his 25 grandchildren and 40 ting. nsf to meet you and the. wind be vide a wide diversity in materi a tax-deductible contribution to cent Center, but his age won't great-grandchildren. Even though her husband. alwavs at vour back." als. the Public Library of Westland. In addition to financial contri call Wilson tit 734 • 326-6123 Pooch, taken for a ride, gets back home Travel talk's on tap A dognapping had a happy ending thiB as had the dog, a German shorthair. week when dog and owner were reunited. The keys had been left in the ignition and • The keys had boon left In the A travel program with Bob Cowen is an extensive traveler On Monday afternoon, a Highland man the dog inside with the windows down, he Ignition end the dog lnsMe Cowen will be held 7-9 p.m; who will discuss savings on air reported his 1995 Dodge Ram stolen from told police. Tuesday, March 28, at the lines, hotels, cruises and cars. the Ram's Horn on Middlebelt in Westland. LivO|lia police found the truck, dog and with the windows down, the Wayne Public Library, 3737 S. He wiii offer an overview of He told Westland police his green truck tools in that city Monday afternoon. The owner told police. Wayne Road. The free program using the Internet. with v,inous tools inside had been stolen - vehicle wasn't damaged. is sponsored by the library and For information on the pro the Lions Club. gram, call (734> ^21-7832. Honorable Scouts This Is The Week! Helpers: Brownie and Girl Scout Troop No. 1035 from St. Damian School of Westland, headed by Deb Edwards and Julie Symons, recently visited Four Chaplains Nursing Home of Westland. Girls and residents enjoyed making macaroni necklaces while sharing punch, cookies and conversation. The Brown ies entertained with songs. Above (from left) are Brownies Martina Symons of Westland, Katie Renaud of Livonia and Seinna Skocelas-Hunter of Canton, with a resident. Democrats will hold caucus \* ith the recent merger of Bavarian Village and Boync l-SA The 200() Michigan Democratic presidential cau we need to to clear out over excess golf inventory. cus for Westland will take place Saturday. March GOVERNMENT We have gathered all last, year's golf merchandise at 11, at Marshall Middle School, 35100 Bayview, one convenient location in Dearborn Heights. east of Wayne Road in Westland to sign a statement declaring in part "I am pari in The caucus site will open for registration at 10 am. The caucus will begin at 11 am and conclude putting in the '2000 Michigan Democratic- presided no later than 1 p.m. No one will be admitted after tial caucus as a Democrat " Proof of residency may 11 a.m., but those in line will be allowed to com be established through a variety of legul identifica tor plete registration and participate tions, however, participants'tdiall be prt••ssnwd Eligibility includes Westland residents who are qualified unle** positive proof ran b*1 estahhsshi'd registered voters or say 4hey intend to register by to the contrary.. 7i Oct 10 for the Nov 7 election People who will be For information, contact the Miction IVmncmt age 18 by the Nov. 7 election and say they intend w to register by Oct 10 are also eligible. ic Party. t517i 371-5410 Each participant m the caucus will be required Unbelievable Deals!!! City garage sale planned for May 20 All the Top Brands The unnutii c*1y <>f Westland Police Department, on Ford ivar To Inquire about garuge sale *ill take place from Cartoon lV;irhorn lUii»!its m , cell (?M) 722- S 1» O 15 I S 9 a m t'> 4 P Saturday. May To inquire about *p«c<\ "<*' W *»*»* ZU\\2 lonJ ltd. • i\\\) S<>2 >S(»u £0 m'the parking lot between '734* 7i2*7«20 7 , fin HnM and'thf Westland www .boync .com Dairy 1(M> • Saturday 10-6 • Sunday ^2^ •*•*• The Obmrver 6 Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 'mmmummm from page Al acenario recall supporters want Thomas and his administra a heart attack after he confeased hours. that Mayor Thomas approves of lot) facilitator that you've got," to staid, - tion came under fire amid accu to U8ing a Weatland woman's Thomas said his decision, not deceit" Papineau said. Oracin's threat to recall sations he failed to take appro name and lending out an e-mail to reprimand Madden "was a Senior Cecilia Elbanowski said Thomas cam* Monday during a priate disciplinary actions trying to thwart a Feb. 23 tough one" she has known Kozorosky- Liability isaues fiery Weatland City Council againat two department heads: protest outside City Hall He "I had no idea what he was Wiacek for 17 years, "and I know Resident Cheryl Graunstadt meeting that was adjourned al Sylvia Kozorosky-Wiacek, hasn't been disciplined at ail. doing," Thomas said of Mad den's she would never intentionally said the city could have faced a abruptly after residents engaged senior citizen resource* director, actions. "Jt was dumb, and it was hurt the city." lawsuit if the van driven to the 'Cannot control' Y. in shouting matches that elected who is on an unpaid, two*week stupid, and I don't condone it ... But former senior Friendship casino had been in an accident. officials couldn't quash. suspension after she and two of "The mayor cannot control his But, I don't think it warrants me Center employee Sue Bailey Graunstadt chided Koxoroeky - More than 100 people jammed her employees were caught gam own appointees," resident giving him time off at this time." called the director's actions "a Wiacek for "a pattern of abuse" a second-frtory meeting room, bling during work hours at a Arthur Donohue said Monday, Thomas said he still could despicable abuse of power and and Madden for "poor judgment and scores more crowded a hall Detroit casino. They drove a city adding that he hasn't seen such change his mind. taxpayer money." Bailey also and extremely unethical behav way, a stairway and a first-floor van. dishonesty "since the Nixon "I certainly have asked him to said gambling outings are noth ior." area where they listened to the P Keith Madden, personnel White House * never do anything like that ing new for Kozorosky-Wiacek. Fire Chief Mark Neal, who has heated session on speakers. director, who is recovering from Facing a threatened recall, again," he said. "Her actions have virtually been vocal in an anti-recall Thomas is placed in company The latest scandalB have taken money out.of the pockets effort, turned toward audience CITY OF WESTLAND with Griffin and council mem fueled mixed emotions among of each and every taxpayer and members Monday after they NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION bers David Cox, David James residents, with some voicing sup citizen of the city of Weatland," heckled him and said, "What a and Sharon Scott - whom angry port for Kozorosky-Wiacek and Bailey said. wild bunch of animals," On Tuesday, March 14, 2OQ0, the West)and Police Department will conduct citizens want to force from office Madden and others demanding Steve Skowronski, who teach Some residents called it unfair "Public Auction*, of impounded, abandoned vehicles. The first auction will es a senior citizen computer begin promptly at 10:00 AM at Weatland Service Towing, 37501 Cherry amid allegations they unfairly their dismissal. that Kozorosky-Wiacek and Hill; Weatland, MI. County of Wayne, where the following vehicles will be fired Clerk Patricia Gibbons in Addressing city leaders Mon class, labeled Kozorosky-Wiacek Madden received leniency while •offered forsal e to the highest bidder: January. day, resident Ann Ahoe ques "the best thing that ever hap Gibbons wae ousted as clerk for YEAR MAKE BODY STYLE COLOR V.I.N. "I don't know how I feel about tioned which director will next pened to the Friendship Center." reasons such as grammatical 1986 OLDS DELTA/4 DR BLUE 1G3BN69A6F9023330 it at this point," Thomas said fall victim to scandal. Charlene Oliver accused the errors in letters. Tuesday of the recall threat. "At the time, Mr. Mayor, we senior director of "time-card Thomas said the council han The second auction will begin promptly at 11:00 AM at Weatland Car Care, forgery and manipulation" and 6375 Hi* Road, Weatland, MI, County of Wayne, where the following "I've always trusted the voters in are heading downhill faster than dled the Gibbons issue while he said, "We the citizens of this vehicles will be offered for sale to the highest bidder our town to make the right deci a snowball in hell," she said. dealt with directors as he saw f; sions ,.. I obviously hope that Resident Ann Pape called for a community should demand her YEAR MAKE BODY STYLE COLOR- V.I.N. fit. people wouldn't sign on to the code of ethics for directors, whom firing." 1986 FORD TEMPO/4 DR SILVER 1FABP22X9GKI89049 Councilman Richard LeBlanc recall and wouldn't vote to recall she said should be held to high Resident Judith Marentette 1993 FORD ESCORT/4 DR GREEN 1FAPP14J4PW405584 said Tuesday he won't support a me. I don't think it's warranted." standards of behavior. blasted Thomas for the turmoil 1988 MERCURY SABLE/4 DR RED 1MEBM53U9JG600483 recall against the mayor and 1990 FORD F-150/PICK-UP BLACK Thomas defended his disci in his administration. 1FTEF14H0LLB0O970 four council members. He said 198« FORD TAURUS/4 DR GRAY 1FABP29U1G0237772 pline against Kozorosky-Wiacek, Receiving end "You weren't doing your job 1988 FORQ FESTIVA/2 DR RED voters should register their <,' KNJBT06K3J616034S saying the "public humiliation Resident Georgia Becker said because the buck stopped with *\ ••- 1984 HONDA ACCORD/4 DR GRAY JHMAD5427EC013771 and embarrassment" she suf she received one of Madden's you," ahe said. anger during city elections in : 1981 DODGE COLT/2 DR YELLOW JB3BB3432BU710B32 2001. H I 1987 DODGE DAYTONA/2 DR GRAY fered was "worse punishment misleading e-mails. "If I wanted Resident Chuck Papineau said 1B3CA64E7JG320035 Even so, he said he won't try i I • 1984 MERCURY MARQUIS/4 DR SILVER 2MEBP95F7EX608i26 than the time off." She is losing him to have my e-mail address, Kozorosky-Wiacek won't be fired . 1 : $2,754 in pay. I'd have given it to him." because ahe helps deliver the to pressure citizens to halt their i' AQ vehicle* are-sold in "aa is" condition. Bidding on all vehicles will start at the amount due for towing and storage. Vehicles may be deleted from this Thomas has said he will fire Recall supporter'Christine senior citizen vote to Thomas efforts because they have a right list at any time prior to the start of the auction. the senior director if she is again MilHsor said the mayor's refusal and his political allies. to try to recall their elected lead 30 DAY NOTICE OF AUCTION caught gambling during work to reprimand Madden "shows me "She's the best absentee (bal ers. Due to unknown ownership, 30 day notice ie hereby given that the vehide(s) listed below will be auctioned after April 08, 2000, unless it is claimed by the owner prior to that time: •5 t ' YEAR MAKE BODY STYLE COLOR VJN UNKN HOME TRLR TRAILER BLACK NONE Pu«i*:M»rth«.J0O0 CITY OF GARDEN CITY NOTICE OF ADOPTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at it* Regular Meeting of Monday, February 28, 2000, the City Council of the City of Garden City did adopt the following Ordinaao*: the public ORDINANCE NO.9S-041 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, TITLE XHI, CHAPTER 133 BE AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO BE NUMBERED 13&37, PROHIBITING EMBEZZLEMENT OP PROPERTY BELONGING TO HIMSELF/HERSELF AND ANOTHER; DETERMINATION OF VALUE; SrTVteidL. PENALTIES. THE CTTY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN 1.- 'A CITY, TITLE HA, CHAPTER 13* BE AND THE SAME HEREBY IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO BE NUMBERED WJ$H, TO READ** FOLLOWS; Section 1SSJIT Enbesslemeat of property belonging to another; determination of value; penaltiee. 1. An agent, servant, employee, trustee, bailee, custodian, attorney-at-law, collector, or another person who receives or collects in any manner money or other personal property that is partly the property of another peroon, governmental entity within the Townahip, or other legal entity and partly the property of the agent, servant, employee, trustee, bailee, custodian, attorney-at-law, collector, or other person aball not embmth, fraudulently dispose of, convert to hie or her own use, or take or secrete with intent to embezzle or convert to his or her own u»e the money Or personal property without the consent of the part owner of the money or personal property. Section t. If the money or person property embezzled, disposed of, converted, taken, or secreted has a value of lew than $200.00, the peraon is m guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $600.00 or 3 times the value of the money or :K. property embezzled, disposed of, converted, taken, or secreted, whichever is greatec; or both imprisonment and a fine. Bastion 8. Ejecept as otherwise provided in this subsection, the value* of money or property embenled, disposed of, converted, taken, or secreted in separate incidents pursuant to a scheme or course of conduct within any 12- Bonth period may be aggregated to determine the total value of money or personal property embezzled, dispose of, converted, taken, or secreted, If . the scheme or course*of conduct is directed against only 1 person, governmental entity within this state, or other legal entity, no time limit applies to aggregation under this subsection. Bectios>4. In a prosecution under this section, it is not a defense that ;•..'•••! fh« agent* servant, empkryee, trustee, bailee, custodian, attorney-et-law, psOeosss; «r other psrsqn we* entitled to a compensation out of the money or SaiSnmaisyaitj as cempansation shall be deemed separata, distloet and * Cefy VCK RaKOrdbtg -* figto fowrt yovf'ferr»o*a. Never miss your, favorite ihows again! »asrfsu^holdiistsse^nc IetnSB|Bered to COBtSMwi to.th e I efWesSphpuMtptfO t^jfttfl sy Mm^KftiRiaM' ntgit, HinldaB rwta^idpw) ^m| Qbtff^^r a t^tifi^ , Caeytki w tmt rteBjwet *w* W4W.IH OSK i/lS/Vr jr>.vWCMH}4Mas To '*p*»* nwi» Ifcofi •;' tmmtmmtflmmtmmmmimm i • • 'ivrfitfiinfiiinii mmmmmmtmmmmmmamtmmmmmm The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 (W)AS Prosecutor from page Al ed four days later. Recall organizers who refuse itself was based solely upon policies. In a two-page statement, Grif confirmed • that would have "I have said from the onset of to believe that the council four assumption* and conjecture, in Cicirelli, who a«k MacKenzie Fine Arts Center will be the site of a public sale of pianos ^ many of which are less than one year old - were loaned to the HFCC music department - and will be sold with new manufac turers' warranties. Brands include Kawai, Kohter & Campbell, Please call Dean Steinway and others, Pianos to be sold with new warranties include console/vertical models from under $2,000; grands from under $5,000 and digitals from under $1,000 FREE ADVANCED ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR Sunday - March 12 tor eshites Irom S2 million to SI DO mill-ion. We will help vim UNDERSTAND CIRREN'T TAX LEGISLATION and.. Noon to 5PM Oo-sto flhanetop 4 tkthmty ooonMntMbrGtlntmtmmc frnflMkxw OfvwDft kacKerae Fine Arts Centor Keep your estate Prevltrw/Purchase Appointments is located on the Henry Ford Commity available on Fri. A tat. 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WEDNESDAY, WFDNPSDAY, THURSDAY, THURSDAY, BRING IN YOUR MEASUREMENTS ,M 11 FOR ON THE SPOT PRICING' MARCH 15™ MARCH 15 MARCH 16 MARCH 16™ ki-no-k'N inn , !'i AVlM FK'i lk't» 1 Kuti;slov triM K:rii;s:U\ liii'i Discount *«*» x> 7%e? Qbterver & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 •Mi m 11 fc Doughnuts from page A1 law's tougher when ha met bis wife and start- started working for the couple as they started their franchise, vis Click it.or ticket. Michigan's driver had be*A stopped for properl^i»atrjaiiiei The. current ad their Dunkra' Donuts fran a teenager. She then married, iting places like Australia" But new seat belt law making not another infraction. Tickets for state law requires that all chil chise. had children and moved away to they have no plana to leave the wearing a seat belt a primary not wearing a seat belt carry a dren under 4 ride in car seats T • 1 didn't think Td be in it this Alaska before returning to doughnut business. offense goes into effect tomor $60 fine. and kids 4-15 wear seat belts no long, but I thought I'd last a Michigan ~ and to her old job "We love it," Dolores Micallef row. good 15 years," he said, "I'm here forever," Hudson, a said. Previously, police could only The law also allows officers to matter where they ride in the Their 32-year-old son, David, 12-year employee, said Monday. To celebrate Dunkin' Donuts' issue seat belt citations if the stop vehicles if children aren't car. hae been baking for the Micallefr "She's like part of the family," 50th year, customers can buy, one r* fb* 17 years. He's also the assis Dolores Mkallef said doughnut for 5 cents on Mondays tant manager and may one day The Micallefs have gained during March. Toddy at noon, ACHIEVERS m continue the business on his national recognition for their the Micallefs also were planning own. tenure in the doughnut business. to join a national celebration Westland students are among those named to moted to the rank of staff sergeant, She is an Air Their other child, daughter Only, one Other Michigan fran allowing customers to vote for the dean's honor roll for the fall semester at Force veteran, having served more than three Ranee, "is a Sony executive on chise owner was honored when their favorite doughnut. Some Lawrence Technological University in Southfield/ years on active duty and one year in the Air Force the road," John Micallef said. the couple recently went to the lucky U.S. resident will win They ire Mazen T. Daaibes, Christopher R. Reserve. Boston, Mass., area to receive an $50,000 and free doughnuts for The Micallefs still work SLS Gutierrez, Joseph A. Kogelmann, Daniel K, Krist, Modock is the chief of customer service assigned award for owning a Dunkin' life. The fun is to include free many as 60 hours a week - Alan C.'Kulifay, Robert C, Raymond and Sedrick to the 927th Mission Support Squadron. In her Donuts franchise for 25 years or samples of food, coloring sheets sometimes even more if other T. Swygert civilian occupation, she is an air reserve technician employees have emergencies and longer. for children and costumed char To be named to the list, a student must maintain employed with the 927th Air Refueling Wing. She need time off. The Micallefs do a little more acters from John Glenn High at least a 3,5 gTade point average, for the term. is completing a bachelor of science degree at Employee Lily Hudson, 39, traveling than they did when School's drama club. Wayne State University. Andra Elizabeth Sgro Modock, an Air Force Her parents, Gary and Thomasine Sgro, are reservist and Detroit resident, was recently pro Westland residents. CITY OF GARDEN CITY NOTICE OP ADOPTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at iU Regular Meeting of Monday, February 28, 2000, the City Council of the City of Garden City did adopt the following CITY OF WESTLAND CITY OF WESTLAND Ordinance: the public NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 8*018 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OP GARDEN CITY WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of Section 16 2, Chapter WHEREAS, in accordance with the provision* of Section 16,2, Chapter PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF SECTION 135.0€, XVI of the Charter of the City of Westland, a petition has been filed with XVI of the Charter of the City, of Westland, a petition ha* been filed with CONTAINED IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY thiB Body to absolutely abandon and vacate the following. - this Body to absolutely abandon and vacate the following: OF GARDEN CITY AT TITLE HH, CHAPTER ISO AND Vacated five (5) feet of road right-of-way in Alaska and Alamo Existing sidewalks in Norwayne Subdivision No. 2, 3, 4, 6 and DECLARING SECTION 135.0« TO BE NULL AND VOID AND Courts, west side of Venoy Road, north of GlenwOod Road, NE- 7, north of Glenwood Road, south of Palmer Road, between OFNOEFFECT. 28 and part of NW-27, City of Westland. Merriman and Wildwood Roads, N-27, City of Westland. THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS,- THAT SECTION 136.0«, OF TITLE XHL CHAPTER 190 OF THE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing be held NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing be held CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY IS on MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2000, at 7:00 RM. E.D.S.T.. in the Council on MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2000, at 7:00 PJrL E.P.S.T., in the Council HEREBY REPEALED AND DECLARED NULL AND VOID AND OF Chambers of the_Westland City Hall, 36601 Ford Road, Westland, Chambers of the Westland City Hall, 36601 Ford Road, Westland, .{...j. NO EFFECT Michigan, to hear afiy*^eiections thereto. Michigan, to hear any objection* thereto. ". RONATTJTJ. SHOWATTER BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, thartruecopTea oTQus notice be served, •RTHER RESOLVED, that true copies of this notice be served," -.•'•'. Mayor posted and published in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter posted and published in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter ALLYSON M. BETTIS DIANE J FRITZ DIANE J. FRITZ Treasurer/City Clerk • Westland Interim City Clerk Westland Interim City Clerk Adopted: February 28, 2000 Publiifr March B tnd IS, 2000 F\jbli»h M*ivh 9 and 16, 2000 PuUuh«d March 9. »00 .->_ CITY OF WESTLAND aewRge disposal system; (bi Failure to connect to the public sanitary sewer system for failing on (2) After the contents of the sewage system have been drained, site sewage disposal systems, ORDINANCE NO. 2Q3=Ed removal and/or discarded, the tank or housing of the system f 1) If the structure in or from which sanitary sewage originates i#"t * shall be washed. The base must then be crushed or broken in a not connected to an available and functional public sewer AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 102 OF THE WESTLAND CITY manner which will provide and allow for pass through system within the six (6) month period described above in CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE VI, SECTION 102-300 CONTAINING THE drainage, and then completely filled with sand or other similar section 102-304, the Department of Public Service shall serve a STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES, SECTION 102-301 granular and absorbing material- Second Notice upon the property owner of the existence of the MANDATORY CONNECTION TO THE PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER Section 102-303. Permits required to connect to the public sanitary functional and available public sanitary sewer system and SYSTEM, SECTION 102-302 REGARDING MANDATORY DISCONNECTION sewer system. advismg the property owner that he or nh* ha* failed to romply OF ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM, SECTION 102-303 REGARDING with the requirements of this Ordinance within the time PERMITS REQUIRED TO CONNECT TO THE PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER (a) The owner of any property which does not currently have an prescribed, and that he or she shall connect to the system SYSTEM, SECTION 102-304 REGARDING FAILING ON-SITE SEWAGE operable connection to the public sanitary sewer syBtem may not obtain a 1 immediately upon receipt of the Second Notice. Said Second DISPOSAL SYSTEM, SECTION 102-305 REGARDING CONNECTIONS TO building permit allowing the construction of any new buildings, structures Notice may be made by way of first class or certified mail to the NEIGHBORING MUNICIPALITIES' PUBUC SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS, or additions to or upon said property, until after he or she first obtains a owner of the property or by posting said Second Notice at or .SECTION 102-306 REGARDING FAILURE TO CONNECT TO THE PUBLIC sanitary sewer connection permit from the Department of Public Service, upott. the property. ^SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM, AND SECTION 102-307 REGARDING and a plumbing permit from the Building Department, and not until after he PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS TO THE PUBUC SANITARY or she pays any and all fees associated with and required by said permits in 111 ;5aid Second Notice shall give the approximate location of SEWER SYSTEM. full. ihe public sanitary sewer system to which the property owner must connect, and shall advise the owner of the flection 1. Section 109-300. Purpose and objective*. (h) The purchase or transfer of any land and/or structure m the City of requirements and enforcement provisions ttnder.state law Westland, which does not currently have an operable connection to the and of this Ordinance. (a) The purpose of this article is to increase efforts to protect the public sanitary sewer system subsequent to the enactment of this ordinance, environment, and the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of shall not be permitted if a public sanitary sewer system exists to which the 2i If the property owner fails to connect to the public sanitary v Westland, and to achieve the objectives enumerated hereinafter. property owner can connect, unless the owner or transferor connects to the sewer system within ninety (90) days of the date Of mailing or ' Furthermore, it is the purpose of this article to comply with the City's public sanitary sewer system, and said connection is approved by the posting of the Second Notice, the City may bring an action for a responsibility to effectively eliminate all illicit dischargee, including the Department of Public Service and/or the Building Department prior to the mandatory injunction or order, in a Court of competent elimination of all on-site sewage disposal systems, as described in National time of the sale or transfer. jurisdiction, to abate the hazard or nuisance and to compel the Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit No. MIG6J0OO0 property owner to connect to the available public sanitary and mandated by Certificate of Coverage No. MIG610O01, and to effect Section 102-304. .. Failing on-site sewage disposal systems, sewer system immediately. Furthermore, the Department of compliance with the provisions of the Public Health Code, Public Act No. 363 (a) If it is determined or becomes known that an existing on-site sewage Public Service may join any number of owners of properties of 1978, aa amended, being Sections 338.1101 et seq, of the Michigan disposal system is failing, and there exists an available and functional public upon or below which on-site sewage disposal systems he or Compiled Laws. sanitary sewer system to which connection by the property owner can.be exist, within the boundaries of the City of Westland, in the (b) The objectives of this article are: made, the owner of the structure in or from which the sanitary sewage action, to compel said property owners to connect to an originates shall be put on Notice by the City of Westland of his or her available public sewer system immediately. (1) To protect Uie environment, protect and enhance the quality of system's failure. . the City's, County's and State's surface and ground water Section 102-307. Penalties for illegal connection* to the public resources, and to avert advene impact upon the public health, (b) The Department of Public Services shall provide written Notice to . . sanitary sewer system. safety and welfare by abating sources of water contamination. those addresses which it determines or knows have existing and failing on- (a) Any service line which is or has been connected to the City's public site sewage disposal systems. <2) To safeguard the City's, County's and State's water resources sanitary sewer syetem without first obtaining sanitary sewer connection and against pollution or-contamination, to prevent damage to (1) Said Notice shall be sent via certified/guaranteed mail to the plumbing permits from the City, or which is or has been connected to the property and injury to plant and animal life, and to preserve -mailing address of the property upon or beneath which the City's public sanitary sewer system as a result of a false application, the public's enjoyment of the City's recreational facilities. failing on-site sewage disposal system exists and/or to the misrepresentation, or nondisclosure on the application thereof, or which was connected to the City's public sanitary sewer system by way of obtaining *('!• mailing address of the last known owner of the property as O) To eliminate non-point source pollution through the elimination recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds. sanitary aewer connections, and plumbing permits through any means which \ of on-site sewage disposal systems which are traditional circumvented .the limitations created by thi» Ordinance, shall be* contributors to both point and non-point source pollution. (c) Within six (6) months of receipt of the Notice provided for in _*•,;.... •• immediately disconnected from the City's public sanitary aewer system by," 0» . Paragraph fa), the property owner shall install and connect his or her the property owner, unless: (4) To minimize the water quality problems that.originate from service lines to the City^ public sanitary sewer system, and said connection '•' '' 'K ' . failed on-site sewage disposal systems, and to reduce the must be operable and pass inspection by the Department of Public Service (1) The property owner, at. his or her own expense, sufficiently I : : V' premature failure of those systems by requiring that all such and/or the Building Department before the passing of the six (6) month excavates the area and location of the service line connection, ?iV; ; structures lying or existing within the boundaries of the City of period. in a manner which allows the Department of PuWic Service the Westland, in. and from which sanitary sewage originates or T ability to reasonably and sufficiently inspect the connection, • ' , (d) It shall be unlawful for any person to connect to, to permit the i passes, be connected to the City's public sanitary aewer system, and if upon the completion of the inspection the Department of i whether existing and available for connection to at the present connection o£ or authorize the connection of any service line to the City's rhiblic Service approves Of the connection fay iifuing to the time or in the future. public sanitary sewer system, including but not limited to the main or property owner a fully executed and approved Inspection Form lateral, without first obtaining a sanitary sewer connection permit from the. ^Section10ft*Ml. Mandatory connection to the City's public sanitary Any and all fees associated with said inspection and the Department of Public Service, and a plumbing permit from the Building issuance of the inspection Form shall be charged against the Department, and m>t until after he or she pays any and all fees associated property owner and paid-in-full, by him or her before (a) . Connection to the. public sanitary sewer system for any and all with and required by said permita, in-full.. commencement of the inspection. existing on-site sewage disposal systems is mandatory. Section 10S-80S. Connections to neighboring municipalities' public (bt Any property owner who has an illegal service line connection, s« (b) Any and all structures in and from which sanitary sewage originates ' sanitary sewer syetema. described i» Paragraph (&), to the City's public Sanitary sewer system, shall or passes, which he or exist within the boundaries of the City of Westland, If a structure located in the City of Westland is connected to a public sanitary be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a fine •ball be connected to the City's public sanitary sewer system, so long as a sewer system located in a neighboring municipality, whether said connection of not more than Five Hundred ($600.00) Dollars. public sanitary sewer system is functional and. available for connection to by existed prior to or subsequent to the enactment of this Ordinance, said property property owners,. (c) Any service 1 in* connected to the public sanitary sewer system, as owner shall be required to disconnect from the other municipality's system and described in Paragraph (a), shall be deeaied a nuisance pursuant to section (1) The City's public sanitary sewer system shall be deemed connect to the City of Westland's public sanitary sewer system so long as a 42-71 of the Westland City Code. functional and available for connection to after it haa been sanitary sewer system is available for the property owner to connect to. Said inspected by the Wayne County Department of Environmental connection shall follow those procedures as outlined in Section 102-301, et. seq. (d) If the property owner fails to disconnect immediately, as required in Quality (herunaftar referred to as *WCDEQ") and the City of this Chapter. Paragraph (a), the Mayor shall order the Water and Sewer Division to disconnect the illegal service line to the public sanitary sewer system. receives notice of the WCDE^i approval of the system. Section tOS-AOu. Failure to connect to the pubUc sanitary sewer (e) Aft^ the City recerveenotke from the WC •(e) The WaUr and Sewer Division shall take all steps necessary to public sanitsoy sewer system, thee* property owners owning properties disconcert the illegal service line from the public sanitary »*w«r system, and (a) Failure to connect to the public sanitary sewer system for non- shall keep or cause to be kept an accurate record of all expenses associated which are adjacent to she system, and who are not connected to the system, failing on-site sewage disposal systems. shall be sent written Notice by the Department of Public Service advising with the disconnection A'report of Uw work done and all expense* occurred them that a asshjfe esasitary sewer system .exists and has been declared (1). If the structure in or from which the sanitary •ewage originates in disconnecting an illegal service line from the public sewer system shall be frartionai and araftabfe ^ connection to. is not connected to a functional and available public sanitary submitted to the city council. sewer system within the eighteen (18) month period described (}) Said Notice shall be sent via certified/guaranteed mail to the (D The City Council shall, pursuant to section 43-73, determine what in section 102-301, the Department of PuMlc-Servfe* shell serve amount or part of each expense incurred in disconnecting an illegal service ftudhng agdrsas of any property which is not currently a Second Notice upon the property ownet of the existence of the connected to the puhhe sewer syetem sad/or to the mailing line from the public sanitary sewer system shall be charged against the functional and available public sanitary sewer system and property owner. In addition to any amount the Council detertaines shall be sddrsse of the toot known owner of |hs property as recorded advising the property owner thai he or she has failed to comply with the Wayne County Rss>iii of Deeds, charged against the property owner, an administrative teeshal l be charged with the requirements of this Ordinance within the time as required by sections-1 (d). Wtthnisighisen (18) math* of reasept of Notice, the property owner prescribed, and that he or she shall connect to the. system sheQ soaaset hi* or her eervies haws to the Gtty"s pubhc sanitary sewer* immediately upon receipt of the Sesond Nottefc Said Second Section B, That afl other provisions of Chapter 102 of the Westisnd City Code \'$- system, estd eeio sonnaeiioa mast be operable and jjaas inspection by the Notke may be made by'-way of first class o* osrtifled mail to the shall remain in full force and effect Department of PubUc Senrtoe aftdVer the BuUdtng Department before the owner of the property or by posting said Second Notke at or Section g. Severability The various parts, sections and clause* of the nesseaaref theate4ri**ik(l£rnMatfn^oovioai'••''••'•,'' upon the property w H^^H^^^^H ^* .W^™^ ^W^^F^^» \t mmrj wnnfievs ^FW*W *mp^p^ i, Ordinance are heteby declared severable If any part, sentence paragraph (•} ft shift be unlawful tar « jtereon or firm to soawoet, permit the (i> Seid Second Notice shall grre the approximate location of section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a eourt of compstont esrenroion e$ or authorise the eonneetiaa of any service Use to the City's the public sanitary sewer system to which the property owner must connect, jurisdiction, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be effected thereby. f t^ poittt siniia/y sewer' system, {ftdhsdnag but net IMted to the. jnain or and shall advise the owner of the rwquiremenU end enforcement provisions n^ctJoeja. Repeal All other Otdins™^ itseoh^^ later si, wWwet nret cavilling a senMery stwer ooaaectkm permit from the under state taw and ef the* Ordmanoe this Ordinance are, toth e extent of such mconsistenc^, hereby repealed. v-w-':. DsssivteBesA ef r^shlk Serriee, and a sdumbiiig parmft from the Building (2) If the -property owner fails to connect to the public sanitary Seottoft », PuWicetton The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be sewer system within ninety (90) days of the date of mailing or published in the manner required by law. . ^^ • ^^gf*flllllW ' W9^¥wl^P^ CCHyQepaMI posting of the SeootylNotioB, the City may bring an action for s mandatory injunction or order, in a Court of competent Section«. Effective Dut* This Ordinance shall become effeetivf upon juriesnetien, to abate ttWhazar d or nuisance and to compel the pubhcations as required by law >M flnn nmiKfiisn rn the ptvbhc etwer system has occurred, and the property owner to ooctneet to the available public sanitary ON MOTION OF JAMEfiL . SUPPORTED BY Cflg 1$ operahie and pasees the inspection by the Departnrttit of •ewer syststt immediately Furthermore, the Department of PtssBeSwriet andfer tint auttBng Depar tasent, the owner of property upon Pbbtk Berries may >oin any number of owners of properties DIANtJ FRIT7 difpftter nyfHffi f*Wf, fM^ undertahs upon or betow which on-site sewage disposal systems lie or rrestlend lagerim City Clerk r^ftMewtNl***^ exist, withifl the boundaries of the City of Westland, in the Adopted: February Z.1. 2000 "tiy .,sasmsj|BUBaw.uBam^'rjmBWwuu^ " .' SMSSBV • to .esiojntor 'nM property ownet• to connect to an Kfleewvo: March 0.2000 Metufty «pprwvad facility, the entire eontenM ef the on-site svadahte puMk aewer system immediately rwMtoh: Mm* t, 30O0 nt; A— •^W^W •^^•^wnp^ The Observer 6 Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MAKCH 9, 2000 *£ on -s measure • v BTMSEMAIXTIT Michigan United Conservation of development just contributes city residential streets helps put too much retail at the center^ HOHSTOWN NEW8 8KRV1CI mnalottMxmieeojunLAet Club* and the Economic Devel to sprawl, he said, because it is improve the traffic flow in those These designs are intended for oper* Association. consumptive of land that no towns. small shops. .-< Efforts to address urban Speakers at the conference longer can support agriculture. Katz advocates designing sub West Bloomfield Planning sprawl in Michigan - a topic that emphasized farmland preserva While it does preserve divisions based on the model of Director Tom Bird was pre seat has been on the lips of area resi tion, because as Dr. Tom Daniels greenspace, he said, it is not small American towns prior to at the conference and gave Uwti dents and planners for as much of the University at Albany, public greens pace. Work! War II They feature sessions generally positive as 20 years - need to get under State University of New York, *W« have greenspace, but we mixed uses including differeBi__!^-" But he had some fnnu, way by this June, according to pointed out, government not only don't know what Vs there for," housing types, smsil retail stores trations too One item presenters: David Skjaerlund, executive has to take financial pressure off he said. at the center of the community director of the Rural Develop- agriculture, it needs to make Katz further argued that the and lots of walkways. failed to give was a set of criteji*- ment Council of Michigan. family farming a profitable traffic congestion suburbs expe The problem withtmost New by which planners can judge the That's because one piece of.it, enterprise if it expects to farm rience is not the result of inade Urbanism design**1)«ing used quality of a New L'rbanisttf a major piece, needs to go on the ers to stay on and work their quate size on major roads, it is today is that they ire too large, development. ji ballot this fall in the form of a lands. Daniel explained to the the result of the way subdivi Katz said. If. theiie neighbor "They all come in and insitot Constitutional amendment. conference how New York's pro sions are typically laid out. hoods are more than a quarter their plan is so good." he said" Skjaerlund WAB referring to Gov gram allowing for the purchase "In subdivisions, all roads lead mile across, residents will just "Their interest is making money, John Engler's proposal to change of development rights works. to dead ends," he said. By con get in the car to drive to where but they tell you your interest j> the way farm land is taxed, trast, the grid pattern of older they are going. Planners tend to the same as theirs It isn't" fengler has proposed that proper Engler plan ty taxes be applied to farm land Under the program proposed based strictly on its uae as agri by Engler, development rights cultural land, rather than on Gov. Joftn Engtor could be purchased from working market value as it is assessed farms. The farmers would retain WXLTQNW3DD the title but could only use the today. the two days, 21 speakers land for agricultural purposes, m The purpose is to take the addressed an overflow cr6wd*qf R e d e f i n i n g Retirement Living financial pressure off farmers, more than 550, mostly municipal Purchases of development who are sometimes forced officials and community plan rights migh^be made by local Experience the pleasure of independent living because of high property taxa ners, on a variety of subjects governments; for the purpose of tion to sell to developers Those related to urban sprawl. preserving-that farmland. But Engler has a]sb proposed that Wafconwood at Twelve Oaks developers buy it up for new State legislators were there in homes. It is part of the process those rights could also be pur V sparse numbers - only six regis chased by others, who would be Vhk our new center et: that fuels sprawl. tered But township and city offi able to move those development 27475 Huron Circle Many otjier urban sprawl ini cials were there in abundance. tiatives are in the Works, like rights to another location and be {248)735-1500 "It is at the local level that allowed to develop it to an inten encouraging "smart growth" many of these initiatives will adftKcnrto twelve Ootu Mall a3ternativ.es in local.communi sity beyond what would other- have to be implemented, by the wise be acceptable in the law. ties, passing legislation ^|1owinp ,U>eal_officials and the local plan-- Wattonwood communities offer fpr the sale of "development "Receiving zones'* might include ners," Skjaerlund said. "What so-called "brownnelds" in central the finest in independent living rights" on working farms, the state has to do is determine \spurring regional cooperative cities, but under the governor's Take comfort in this elegant community that and assisted living. Call today the rules of the game, What we proposal, development rights planning and redirecting growth want to do is make sure they offers the ultimate in independent living. Choose from for a personal tour: beck toward central cities, but would have to be used in areas one or two-bedroom luxury apartments with kitchens Rochester Hills (243) 375-2500 (local officials) are all on the that already have the infrastruc many of those proposals can be same page and encourage their and patios or balconies. Enjoy our fttness center, hair 3250 Walton Blvd. enacted without need of rewrit ture available to support such cooperation." development. salon, activities,transportation and more. We offer every Royal Oak (248) 549-6400 ing the state Constitution. To that end, 24 organizations Peter Katz, president of Urban thing you need to live in style with extras such as pre 3450 W.Thirteen Mile Rd J And many can be adopted by from across the state pitched in Advantage, a design firm that is pared meals, housekeeping and laundry. Just minutes lacal communities themselves. to host the land use conference, Canton (734) 844-3060 . a proponent of,"New Urbanism," away from shopping, dining, golf and other pleasures. Call the first of its kind. The roster of" 2000 N.Canton Center fid talked about that style of devel today for more information about our exciting new com Sprawl conference sponsoring organizations includ opment. ! That was the idea behind The ed groups as diverse as Michi munity or visit our website at www.waitonwood.com Typical subdivision develop f Ultimate Land Use Conference gan's Environmental Council, ' *.*. WJ* T;.>rwf»' SUKffi tS> ment involves large lots, placing Feb. 28 and 29 at the Kellogg the state Chamber of Commerce, the Michigan Farm Bureau, the homes on lots ranging in size Conference Center in East Lans from one to 10. acres. That style ing. Skjaerlund explained. Over Michigan Municipal Leaguo, THINKING AttOL.T NOW AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE! FREt TES • ImEiEi LONG DISTANCE* 734)5 1930 UNITED 8l+KMlDDiffrF1T •RATUR l.!\{ '»\iE * \i FREE ROAMING "Certain Phones C VNTO\ ' NO ROAMING FEE! IIBIRTYriST NO LONG DISTANCE FEE! \ K i "- A « K \ I ! M !< t\\ FREE MIDWEST II M 2 i \ 2s NOKIA ^11 I \\K \ PLAN ( K \1 I >H< A\ ^ CELLPHONE sio-bSs-i)-H() ; •LOCAL CALLING* j $ 95 Dolls & Bears 95 A A Month Month Includes 100 Minutes a Month Includes 300 Minutes a Month Out-the-Docr Special 10-60% OfF PAGING sai« Ettas Saturday AIE WNDtH'trF AN B» J-OOIZ ^^^••% I'PRWBMH PRE-PAY PHONES KOROIU'RTONNER^TSIFF-GISD EDfN'fM I |NNAWTO>«<;iNN> r OOK RSTOW N«C;F V F=»S ASH V AS $^95 $OQ95 I ft. MlDDL-ETO*** V A^OFRRF AR Low ^1¾ •MlMOKt As \* A Month mm ^0 + Tax See Store for Details! Includes 30 Minutes FREE «—e—• wWW&l Sf E C i k L ^^iefitech BLOOMING SPRING .DAFFODILS' • Authorized Cellular Deafer $199 .•» tow -''Ji fi.;k'.' p • OodleII1 i HI si io iif Fragranii —11 tin » Flowering Plants • J*xis« Plants & Hanging Baskets • Cactiendrwrti t Mnii'n Stxis • S«.x\1 Starting Supping • i\>ftinjiSM}s(fe Mim.' (. *-\ DETROIT GARDEN CITY : ; CORNER GRAND RIVER & TKEL.RAPH . U ohF0P0 ftOAD- 313-794*8000 734421-8000 WALLED LAKE CORNER PONTiAC T^a 103 f WAUfX'^VKf ' WESTLAND '.VWR *.'">RD & WAVNF 248-960444Vf* '6 A ^ :••..- 734^41-8888 •'• \ I •' •*' ••*'*!' • V . r Jl .a£. ••* hii^***>* •ii ^WW HPf^W^i t^^^^mmmmmmmmmmmmm A«W) 7%* Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 tt^^mmimmmmimmmm^mitmmmKtiH^^^mmmmmm^m^mmmt^amimmtmmi^ttmm^^mmmmmmmmmmm CITY OF GARDEN CITY NOTICE OF ADOPTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICB that at ita Regular Meeting of Monday, February 28,2000, th* City Council of the City of Garden City did adopt the following _Ordjnance: thejpuhlic _ . ~"~"~""""' ORDlNAiraNajWJW ™~~ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY AMENDING TlOE CODS OF ORDINANCK8 FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, TITLE XHL CHAPTER 1M, :- SECTION 132.04 PROHIBITING THE MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION OF HOUSE, BARN, OR BUILDING OF ANOTHER* PRNALTOR THE CITY OF GARDEN cm HEREBY ORDAIN* • THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCE* FOR TUB CFTY OF GARDEN CITY, TITLE XIIL CHAPTER 131 SECTION 132.04 BE AND THB SAME HEREBY 18 AMENDED TO READ A* FOLLOWS Section 133.04. Malicious destruction of house, bum, or building of another, pennltic*. Section 1. A person shall not willfully and maliciously destroy or injure (mother person's house, barn, or other building or its appurtenance*. Section 3. If the amount of the destruction or injury is less than $200.00, a person who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00 or 3 times the amount of the destruction or injury, whichever is greater, or both imprisonment and a fine. Section 3. The amounts of destruction or injury in separate incidents pursuant to a scheme or course of conduct within any 12-month period may be aggregated to determine the total amount of destruction or injury. REPEAL. This Ordinance only hereby repeals Title X11I, Chapter 132, Section 132.04 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Garden City and this Ordinance only hereby repeals any and all ordinances or parts thereof which conflict or are inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, and which are repealed only to the extent of any conflict. Except as herein modified, said Code shall remain in full force and effect SEVERABILITY. This ordinance and varioue parts, sections, and clauses thereof are hereby declared severable. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, paragraph, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portions shall be deemed separate,, distinct and independent provisions and such holdings shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. SAVINGS CLAUSE. All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred, at the time this Ordinance takes RTAfV Pnrrm Br BfeYAN MTTCHKli effect, are hereby saved and such proceedings may be consummated under and according to the ordinance in effect at the time such proceedings are or Railroad man: Tim Clark with some of the clutfs train display, which is still under construction. were commence. This Ordinance shall not be construed to alter, affect, or evade any pending prosecution, oi' prevent piuoevuliuu hereafter meticuted- under any ordinance specifically or impliedly repealed by this Ordinance adopting this penal regulation code for offenses committed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance for offenses committed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance may be continued or instituted under or in accordance with the provisions of any ordinance in force at the time of the All aboard! commission of such offense. i i mi j^—rimH i •• l'^»>»-i-**. i ••••••• (iiw^fii i ^.ma^^^^M^—J^^^^^^^^^^^^^I^^^^^^^^^^-^ DATE OF EFFECT. This Ordinance shall be effective after legal publication and ifl accordance with the provision* of th* Act governing same. INCLUSION INTO CODE OF ORDINANCES. The provisions of this Interest builds as show chugs into town Ordinance shall be included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances for the City of Garden City, as an addition and amendment thereto, and shall be appropriately renumbered, if necessary, to conform to the uniform BY LAUEXE HUMPHREY • Peopfo who do not know a lot he began looking at alternative hobbies in numbering system of the Code, * • STArTWRrtEH order to keep him active. The same ChriBt- lhtunphreytfoeJiomecomm.net - about modal railroads or rail mas, his son "expressed an interest in a train RONALD D. SHOWALTER ALLYSON M. BETTCS Plans for the Trainorama Extra ZOOO are to go around the Christmas tree." Treasurer/City Clerk road dubs ars also sflcouragad Mayor Before he knew it, he traded in his racing Adopted: February 28,2000 right on track. to attond. Club monitors hops PobliAtw* M«n* s.aooo Scheduled for Sunday, March 12; at the gloves for a conductor's cap University of Michigan Field House in Dear to Intrlguo thorn wftti ftvo modu "The nice thing about this hobby is that born, between 100 and 150 dealers will be on lar layouts and running trains. not everyone has a lot of money to spend," hand to show and sell scale model railroad but people can purchase their items over a CITY OF GARDEN CITY equipment, antiques and collectibles. The few years or can make them themselves. NOTICE OF ADOPTION show runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to Clark, these shows attract a "Some people may spend months, some "There is something in it for everyone," variety of people, "from small kids to the spend years putting their modulars togeth PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its Regular Meeting of Monday, February said Tim Clark, member of the Redford elderly, from factory people to attorneys." er," said Clark, who himself continues to 28, 2000, the City Council of the City of Garden City did adopt the following Model Railroad Club, one of five sponsoring "People do come in from out of state for build a modular layout in his basement. Ordinance; the public agents for the Trainorama Extra 2000. He this event," Clark continued, "but tradition Once assembled, Clark's, layout will span ORDINANCE NO. Bt-022 expects a crowd of anywhere between 600 ally, people only come from as far away as his 1,900-square-foot basement. Already, his AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY TO and 1,500 people 9-year-old Bon is playing with the traina. AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF Lansing; Toledo, Ohio, or Flint." "Generally, that is what we get," he said. "He spend* hours down there putting the GARDEN CTTY TITLE VTL CHAPTER 70, BY ADDING A Aside from offering wares, Clark said SECTIONCS) TO BE NUMBERED 70.040»), PROHIBITING "We think it's a fairly good show if we get there will be quite a few people there ju&t (train) cars together." THE OPERATION OF A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE 1,000 people." promoting the hobby. There will also be He looks forward to the day when he and WITH A CERTAIN ALCOHOL CONTENT; SANCTIONS AND People who do not know a lot about model manned booths set up so that people who his son can work on the modular layout PENALTIES. railroads or railroad clubs are also encour have questions can find answers. Member together. .' THE CITY OF GARDEN CTTY HEREBY ORDAINS: aged to attend. Club members hope to ship literature will also be available. Admission to the Trainorama Extra 2000 THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN intrigue them with five modular layouts and Clark has been a member of the Redford is $4 per person. Children under 12 are free CTTY, TITLE VU, CHAPTER 70, BE AMENDED BY ADDING running trains. Model Railroad Club since 1996. Two factors with a paid adult admission. SECTIONS) 74MM(P) TO READ AS FOLLOWS: "The smallest modular layout will be 2¾ influenced his decision to join. The U:M Field House is at 4901 Evergreen Section 70.64(P) . Alcoholic content in blood, breath or urine, feet by 12 feet and the biggest one will be 25 Road, across the street from Fairlane Cen caccgesnX level*; operation of commercial vehicle prohibited An automotive racing hobbyist, his dad's feet by 70 feet," he said, 'Each layout will health began to deteriorate in the 1990s. His ter. People who need more information Section 1. A person, whether licensed or not, shall not operate a have a different scale and a different theme,1* should call Steve Johnson at (313) 565-1027. . commercial motor vehicle within the City of Garden City with an alcohol dad was no longer able to make the races so : content of 0.0X6 grams or more per 100 milliliters of blood, per 210 liters of breath, or per 67 milliliters of urine. «*£• , , > v • ' •jr-T-'W *f/i*f ,:-£•*, i' '^" W i... ' . • ' ' " : Section 2. A peace officer who has reasonable cause to believe that a , i WCJI r '• , ; ^ •* ilLi ' '1 .' ; -', '¥ -'. T '•"all *'^k Idto? ^S\A '';.r.:' person was operating a commercial motor vehicle within the City of Garden mjm fl yt 4 If tA ; '. '."*> *•'.:" ^JLf wl City with an alcohol content of 0.015 grams or more per 100 milliliters of 1 ?Stl "V.-•;' . ",.' "'fiiff;'" "• V ** '' m W$ w w blood, per 210 liters of breath, or 67 milliliters of urine, as measured by a &L !H _*i» w p w§ ^ preliminary chemical breath analysis or a chemical test provided under 5.15a of the Code of Ordinances, or 257.625a of the Michigan Compiled Laws shall order the person out-of-service immediately for 24 hours, which CITY OF GARDEN CITY Section *> If the assigned holder of registration plates applies for a new shall begin upon issuance of the order. NOTICE OF ADOPTION registration certificate, the application shall be accompanied either by the ,. Section S. A peace officer shall immediately order a person who refuses old registration certificate or by a certificate of title showing the person to be ' to submit to a preliminary chemical breath analysis requested or a chemical the assigned holder of the registration plates for which the old registration<"• PLEASE TAR1E NOTICE that at Its Regular Meeting of Monday, February certificate had been issued. *' teat provided under 6,15a of the Code of Ordinances, or 257,625a of the 28. 2000, the City Council of the City of Garden City did adopt the following Michigan Compiled Laws, out-of service for 24 hours, which shall begin Ordinance: the public - .' Section 6. A person who fails or neglects to fulfill the provisions of when the order is issued. 1 ORDINANCE NO. 99-046 subsection (5J IB guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for' " Section 4. A person ordered out-of-service under this section, a local not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $10000 or both. . ordinance substantially corresponding to the provisions of this ordinance or AN ORDINANCE OF THB CITY Of GARDEN CITY the provisions of section 257.319d of the Michigan Compiled Lews, or a local PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR Section 7. The owner shall indorse on the back of the certificate of title ordinance rf ianother state siib^ THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, TITLE Vn, CHAPTER 70 an assignment of the title and warranty of title in the form printed on the section 257 Sl&d of the Michigan Compiled Laws shall not operate a BE AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO BE certificate with a statement of all security interests in the vehicle or in commardal motor vehicle within the City of Garden City during the 24 hour NUMBERED 70.04 Th* Qbammr* Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 9. 2000 (W)At *w «•» CITY OF GARDEN CITY (I) Obtainmg money. ca*h rafund or credit account eradit, good*, *^ NOTICE OF ADOPTION aarvica^orsnyathsTthsniisfraJve. 1M) Certifying or gusu-snUeing to i person or bvainoaa t»* avaiUbUity to the dswios boUar of funds on daacait to honor a draft PLEASE TAKE NOTICE thai at its Regular Martina of Monday, February or chock payabss to tna- order af that peraon or buainaas 28,2000, tha City Council of th* City of Garden City did adopt ft* following Ordinanoe: the puhlk iiii) Frovidutg the dawks) holder acc—s to a dopoait acratint for th* 'pafFasss of MkastxM MpSBsfhs, wttMrawinf fiwds, IrtHseletriafj DaHto'! OftJHNANClNOJ»4» betwaan daposk aceoun«a, obtainuig information pertaiaii* to a AN ^ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY deposit acoauat, or ffM*j[ *tt electronic funds traaanW aa donned in PWVD>ING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR •action 3(4) of Act No. 322 of the Public Acts of 1978. betng taction THE CITY OF OABDXN CUT TITLE IHL CHAPTER 1U 4M.3 of the Mkaifaa Ccaaaalad Laws BE AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO BE 4. A "ftnanciaJ inatitntion' means a bank, savinga and loan NUMBKEKD ttsUNs, PROHIBITING THE USE OF saaoostion, or credit union, and includes a corporation whoUy owned by a snNjU4C^ALTmAl«ACrtC^DBVK^TOWrrHDBAWOsl financial institntioa or by the holding company parent of * ffnanrial TSANVFEB FUrfDC IN VIOLATION OF CONTRACTUAL inatttution. LIMITS OR D4 EXCESS OF FUNDS, INTENT TO DnSAlJD, PENALTHCS: DDTNrTlONa I. 'ProprvBtery account* means the account which ia i by a business organisation ia the name of an individual person or THE CTTYOr OARDEM CITY HEREBY ORDAIN* organisation and through which the business organization allows the person THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN, or organization to obtain goods, property, service* or any other tinog of vmkte TITLE XHL CHAPTER Its BE AND THE SAME HEREBY IS on credit. AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO BE NUMBERED 131.35, TO REPEAL. This Ordinance is in addition to the ordinance* m thee/the READ AS FOLLOW* Code of Ordinances for th* City of Garden City, and it# amendmenta, and Section 13U0. Us* of financial trmnaaction device to withdraw or this Ordinance only hereby repeals any and all ordinances or parts thereof trsmafer funda in violation of contractual Units or ia e-acees of which con/Bct or are inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, and fups4a, latMt to (UfrauaV penaitioa. which are repealed only to the extent of any conflict Except as herein Section 1. A person who knowingly and with intent to defraud uses a modified, said Code shall remain ia Cull force and effect. financial transaction device to withdraw or transfer funds from a deposit SEVERABILITY. This ordinance and various parts, sections, and clauses account in violation of the contractual limitations imposed on the amount or thereof are hereby declared severable If any part, section, subsection, ^AftjAte-i^fgigite M^I^ 11 frequency of withdrawals or transfers or in an amount exceeding ihs funds sentence, clause, phrase, paragraph, or portion of tfus Ordinance is for any then on deposit in the account is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by tW* reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than 1500.00 jurisdiction, sucb portions shall be deemed separate, distinct and 'i? !'*'U- or 3 times the amount of funds withdrawn or transferred, whichever is independent provisions and such holdings shall not affect the validity of the greater, OT both imprisonment and a fine, if the amount of the funds remaining portions thereof. •• '''''^W^i**^ withdrawn or transferred ia less than $200.00. '•JWIP"*1 4 ! ' >'; SAVINGS CLAUSE. .All proceedings pending and all rights and r'W^^'W Section 2. The amounts of funds withdrawn or transferred in separate liabilities existing, acquired or incurred, at the time this Ordinance takes incidents pursuant to a scheme or course Of conduct within any 12-month effect, are hereby saved and such proceedings may be consummated under, SflMuF/ period may be aggregated to determine the total amount of the funds and according to the ordinance in effect at the time such proceeding* are or ft&fc Ma^MOa.)»||tai£11^:iBJjfSta^ to • ©|ljljB^*'AflOT%t fiCQfll.\- withdrawn or transferred were commence. This Ordinance shall not be construed to alter, affect, or •• *• ••• ••"•-« •* *•' ' «**":« «i^|_-^-^_M^t-I"JL^yi^" ll^L *i_^ ^•WyW^M^I^WHy ifllejs* .•T^PW Section 3. As used in this Ordinance 'financial transaction device" means evade any pending prosecution, or prevent prosecutiotr hereafter instituted «ur»I«««»m«^ft«iw* any of the following: . under any ordinance specifically or impliedly repealed by this Ordinance * ^™*> T^!*T I (a) A credit card, meaning any instrument or device which is sold, adopting this penal regulation code for offenses committed prior to the litMkf siaifiii litiM'tsssMfcili*a*£ 'w»w ww.ys?» ,!ss«s> n ^S"*!PTWP»S *^p issued, or otherwise distributed hy a business organization or effective date of this Ordinance for offense* committed prior to the effective fanl^^^ JH l^tf&SSi^SIlM^ I financial institution for the use of the person or organization date of this Ordinance may be continued or instituted under or in accordance identified on the instrument or device for obtaining goods, property, with the provisions of any ordinance in force at the time of the commission of • services, or anything of value on credit. Such offense. '•' CwnftwnRy t**<*W| ftWRtA,' (b) A debit card. DATE OF EFFECT Thif 0.rdir>sp«? «K»n h* effective after !e*al publication and in accordance with the provisions of the Act governing same. th** hatHww «nHy «&oo«nw 4 MM (c) A point-of-sale card. ftttty Monday erertng, *••» yots- Jam- INCLUSION rNTO CODE OF ORDINANCES. The provisions of this (e) Any instrument, device, card, plate, code, account number, Ordinance shall be included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances for_ -^A^tftakM HMbsssVflt ——personal ide^lificallorTnuifiber, or a record or 1 le. account no fagMf nKMN pr*^ number, or personal identification number or other means of access appropriately renumbered to conform to the uniform numbering system of to a credit account, or deposit account, or a driver's license or state the Code if necessary MMtt'ittinfKotbctDty'fxa^Fpii incf dj*>- ; identification card used to access a proprietary account, other than -1- -J.J^^^.J- k ^Jk^u-|JA 'B^k^AA^Mi Jk^-^AAiMAHUkMMHA * ii3!& nJGtOtftt mtt&i 14,; r> RONALD D SHOWALTER ALLYSON M BETTIS ActhrftyRoom • ':'•' access originated solely by a paper instrument, that can be used alone or in conjunction with another access device, for any of the Mayor Treasurer/City Clerk 9iMpyn vpnv ipuvnov^»-f^vuci|Mii[v • 1&30 *M. Wartnna»,M*rgft is, Adopted: February 2£, 2000 following purposes: •v.- ••••pfj' fublUh Uuct s, 9000 &tt> {Mpn. frill." b»jNtfp to ttffwtfcv M-kr^r.^yj^^w^l^^ViJ^^^i. 1! , OT<^J:tlT»r«r'; 1 ^r'i t** i*W*&p" CITY OF GARDEN CITY 436.1703, section 624a or 624b of the Michigan Compiled Laws, or a local ordinance substantiaUy corresponding to section 33b< I > or 42) of : .ML NOTICE OF ADOPTION '?m " >ik' trl! J. former 1933 (Ex Seas) PA 8, section 703(1) or (2) of the Michigan •SM'SSffi:"' PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its Regular Meeting of Monday, February •4^i Mf'^wwrAj liquor control code of 1998. 1998 PA 58. MCL +36 1703, or section Wlttrtfo 28, 2000, the City Council of the City of Garden City did adopt the following 624a or 624b of the Michigan Compiled Laws Ordinance; the public Section 7. The court may notify a perron who has done either of the IMgnwtftrtfw ORDINANCE NO. 99-021 following, that if the person does dot appear within 10 days after the notice •'MCMMttlt <7* AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY TO 1 is issued, the court will inform the Secretary gf State of the person's failure •SW "^PF ^•^•FFSSB^SS^^ ti*fr^#ifrtxm)fmmim II' AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF to appear' GOfMMJt«rt *» t* iiittftittfrti '.;• .' i ^S^SPHWS^^SF^^^^""" ^F ^ •»* ^^F * ^^P^P*e ^^S^SSy^SSSTf GARDEN CITY. TITLE XIH CHAPTER 133, BY ADDING fa) Failed to answer 2 or more parking violation noUCe* or citatuxu ^^^^^_ Jt^_^ "staiA sUfh ^^k^a^afcaaa^M^aWkw ^^^L^j^^^ SECTION(S) 13934 PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR FAILURE for violating this Ordinance substantially corresponding to the. *uto M»"'}i * .""ii" •;.. i,( rlii-. Mti.tugmi Imnur cunlri'il r.xle .-.I' !»J>S. 1WS I'A f>h M('l, t'.iM»«». W,r,.f, a Vwi f A»*(A10-W0) The Observer 6 EccentricJ THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 KURT KUBAN fully aware of the full parame pay what was agreed upon," SAFF WHITER ters of this law.* Wojtowicz said. 41-.- . . • iWith the enactment of a new The law provide* incentive for Individuals with financial K- A&te law, property owners will investors and developers to hid need can alao contact the Family iv'a much less time to pay on properties when they ai*e atlo Independence Agency, a state ilinquent taxes before losing tionecL because it allows for a agency formerly known as Social •it clear title of the property in a i* ieir property to Wayne County. Service*. The agency will provide •I'II ^Public Act 123 of 1999 gives quicker period of time, a fact the one-time emergency assistance tinie county treasury department county welcomes. grants to pay for all or part of a Uae power to foreclose on a prop "Public Act 123 give* us the delinquent tax to eligible appli erty after a tax has gone unpaid necessary tools to get delinquent cants, f&ronly two years. Formerly, the properties back onto the tax roll "We have to make sure the laV allowed up to five years for in a shorter period of time," Woj- grant would solve the problem owners to pay delinquent taxes. towicz said. "This is not only on a Ipng-term basis," said Gene An unpaid tax becomes delin important to the county, but also Hashley, a spokesman for the to local cities and townships, quent after a local .city :6r town* which rely on the taxes to pay FIA's Wayne County office. "If ship forwards it to the county there is no way an applicant can treasurer for collection on March for public services such as educa tion" handle the responsibility.down •|i t of the year after it was due, at the road, we have to look at Property owners who can't which time the property will be other Options, such aa an alter put in a state of forfeiture. come up with all of the money to pay their taxes will have a few native living arrangement" ' From that time a property Once a property has been fore owner will have exactly one year options before foreclosure, such before the property is foreclosed as setting up a partial payment closed by the county, the former and put up for public auction. plan with the treasury office. owners will have no recourse to The previous owners will receive The law also allows for an get it back, . no compensation from the sale. appeals process, in which a judge "That is the enormity of this Considering over 80.000 prop will review a case to make sure a issue," aaid WojtowicX noting erties become delinquent each tax was not erroneously or ille properties with delinquent 1999 RENTAL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY year in Wayne County alone, the gally applied. The appeal will taxes.will be foreclosed on March new law may catch some people also provide a delinquent owner 1,2002 CALL <7M) 451-1155 FOR A TOUR OR BROCHURE by surprise. the opportunity to show a case of Wojtowicz said people con Receive A Free Gift With Tour "This is a very complex issue/ existing hardship. cerned about friends or family said Wayne County Treasurer "In my experience, most judges "members who are unaware of 37501 Joy Road. Westland, Michigan 48185 Raymond Wojtowicz "I have are very sensitive to an appeal, and may be affected by the new www.grandcourtlifestylev.com grave concerns that the good as long as a person can show law should contact the treasur people of Wayne County are not thev will make serious efforts to er's office. •#$ .^1¾¾^¾ Vt^tt Your Metre Oetmii Mercury Denier. ANN ARBOR Apoffo 2100 W Siaoiun". BVO i . :•.-".' 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"Customers ei^w* l**W for the $500 lease renewal incentive must terminate their new or used Lincoln or Mercury vehicle lease by 3(31/2000 "'Always Wear your safety beit and seni^ cN^irer r the rear seat. tLeather seating surfaces included at no .charge on 2000 Sable LS Premium, aw ^^mmmmmmmmmmmmm *•!«!* * ^- ^1 i p ejmm pp p. pi pit-^pi w ^ ~ w v- i^^.^yp^i jpi^ ^ ^ ^^m f PH l' pufp Pi^rpg^^i^^prwryTyy^wr^^^yfyi 7%* OrW/wr A £!eee»*ric/ THUflSDAY, MARCH 9/2000 (W)A11 Couple eager es of Haiti work BYJUUBBBOWN Jerome Church in Haiti needs s 8rATF Vfrunit lot of work, he said. . jfaro w uOoo.homgcoiiun.net Ronaele Bowman will work In 1964, Hugh Bowman was with children in the school and living in hia native St. Vincent orphanage. She'll take pictures and the Grenadines in the of children who have been spon Caribbean. Future wife Ronaele sored by U.S. families. came to work in a Peace Corps- "We won't be together the type program operated by the entire time," she said. Her work Catholic church will be partly in Port-au-Prince, "That's how I rjnet my hus the capital, while he will be out band," said Ronaele Bowman, in the country. They've been now director of Westland Youth back to the Caribbean since the Assistance. 1964 meeting, but haven't been The Livonia couple will return to Haiti. to the Caribbean soon, traveling Ronaele Bowman had some March 29 to April 5 to Haiti as school French, "but its a long part of an interdenominational time ago. We will have inter church effort. "I think this is a preters." Interpreters and body great opportunity to give back," language will allow them to com she said. municate, she said, _Tflbe group of churches includes This is the third time the local their own, St. Gerard Catholic in group has gone, but" the first Detroit, along with St. David's time for such a large group. The Episcopal in Southfield, St, effort started with a couple Blase Catholic in Sterling where.the wife, a pediatrician, is STAJT PHOTU BY BIOAN Mnvmix Heights and St, Leo Catholic in from Haiti. Ties have grown Leaving on a jet plane: Ronaele and Hugh Bowman of Livonia will go to Haiti soon to do humanitarian work: Detroit. between churches and the two She is the director ofWestland Youth Assistance, her husbanq''a Ford $0tor Co. engineer. About 30 people will go. Hugh countries. Bowman, a design engineer for Haiti is- predominantly Ford Motor Co., will work in con Catholic. "Most people practice provide basic services. Michigan University - are pay medical supplies, have poured ly middle-aged. For a time, it struction, including electrical, some voodoo," she said "It's part They're a little concerned for ing their own way, about $1,000 in. It started with the Martin seemed as if the Haiti trip was plumbing and maybe masonry of the culture." their safety, and have been told each. "I just am in awe of the Luther King Jr. Day celebration far off for the Bowmans, "or building some benches, Haiti is the poorest country in not to go put at night and to stay generosity of the people," she this January in Livonia. pews," he said. the Western Hemisphere with with the group. said. "People have been wonder "This year, our project was to "Now it's getting really close," "I know there's going to be a high unemployment. Its govern- The Bowmans - parents of two ful," get things for Haiti." he said. she said. They're considering lot of work to do," he said. "We merit is in conflict and ineffec grown sons", one at Schoolcraft Donations, ranging from "We got a lot of things" similnr long-term work after saw pictures of the church.'' St. tive, she said, with TUB money to' College and the other at Eastern school supplies to money for Their dedicated group is most they retire. Three students from St. John award certificates for their, plaque for permanent display at ists will be honored at a banquet mine the ranking of the top 10 Lutheran School in Westland achievement As the school's her school. in Lansing, meet with Michi statewide winners this year, have been named local winners first-place winner, Laubernds' The first-place essays now- gan's top governmental leaders Several thousand eighth-grade in the 31st annual America & name will'also, be'engraved on a advance to the state-level compe and be the featured guests at a -students from nearly 500 Michi Me Essay Contest, sponsored by plaque for permanent display in tition, from which the top 10 Lansing Lugnuts minor league gan schools participated in the Farm Bureau Insurance. the school. essays in Michigan will be select "baseball game dedicated in their 1999-2000 America & Me Essay The three students, who Also honored as a first-placo ed. The top 10 statewide win honor, Contest, which was conducted garner earned the first-, second- and winner in the competition was ners, who will be announced in A team of finalist judges that with the help of Farm Bureau third-place awards for their Emily Bloom of Westland, a stu April, will receive plaques, cash includes a top Michigan govern Insurance agents across the school, are Jeff LaUbernds, first, dent atPlymouth Christian and U.S. savings bonds valued ment official arid the sponsoring state, The topic for this school Abby Pitt, second, and David Academy in Canton. Bloom's from $500 to $1,000. teachers of last year's top two year was "My American Hero for plaudits Kitson, third. 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A10*(Al**r*) I%« Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 PiUPI^ItfrWBBIiM^^^^WW^^™^™^^"^^^^^^*^"*^**™™"""^"^^™^^^^^™^^^^^™™"!*™™**^^™^^^"^^*^^" snoramma M i w*tH*ii want to tato tfiU resolution back to Var* problem with the commissioner* Approved was a four-year, ComrtOaafcjSsr Robert Btttfk- wailhe*previous experience a* a nearly - ft#-»illi<*» contract wel, • Detw>tt Dejuocret, imme state representative working on between the county and the state Ceunty Commisaioner. Commissioner Lyn Bankes diate dbfeWBankei with *you the original bill, which permitted department of corrections for the itf» BftnJkee said the doeent care are «- IqaftV* <6 ?sro IHENRY McCotter cosponsors bill FORD MUS&UM MARCH FAMILY FUN! to preserve mLLAGEl at l fVFNTS rtHI: FUff Or CHAHC.E JMAX WITH M(i'.fU» ADMISSION State Sen. Thaddeus McCot unacceptable," said Sen. Sikke DAI LY IVI ter, R Livonia, has cosponsored ma. legislation introduced by Sen,. Violators of the law would be Your Place In Tim*: 20th Century America Photographic Exhibits Special "Kkte* Treasures" Ken Sikkema. R-Grandville, that subject to penalties identical to Visit our newest exhibit and experience five generations af American culture. Family LHe 100 Veare Ago Display -will protect the Great Lakes _tbose found in the Clean Water EvefyonewilTerifoy ffus interactive and fun composition of the last century's tech- ""Historical pliutugi'dults provide a unique^ These blasts from the past include a From non-native aquatic species, Act including fines of up to nologkal landmarks View a Nickelodeon Theatre; take part in duck and cover window on the everyday world of fami selection of lunchboxes, kids' meal toys, $25,000 per day and criminal drills, put yourself in a MTV video, arid more. Discover where you fit into the last lies in the early 1900s. All day and assorted children's collectibles from 100 years of technological advancements and pivotal moments in history/Atl day. the museum's own collection. All day "As.a conservationist, I'm com penalties* for willful violations. mitted to protecting and promot A T3 O NAL WEEKEND ing our state's most treasured "The sea lamprey and the natural resource: the Great zebra mussel are examples of A BeCMv *T ^MffC flSw VMCv 'imported' parasites that piague ESSSSSMOmM Smile and express yourself with the help of our Put on your dancing shoes! A DJ will be on hand to Lakes," said McCotter. creative face painters! All day play music of the weekend's decade while a dance The legislation would require our native species and threaten duo provides lessons. 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. ft2:3 0 all ballast water taken from out the Great Lakes' ecology," said to 3:30 p.m. side the Great Lakes to be steril McCotter. "Sen. Sikkema is an Lots of laughs and giggles will be shared together as expert on environmental issues <40*Cas««BtFsiH1Hrtal ised before a ship can enter your family watches these nostalgic cartoons includ Michigan's Great Lakes; prohibit and I look forward to working ing favorites from Disney and Warner Bros. The fun. continues with this fast-paced trivia game Where teams of families will compete to prove their the discharge of ballast into the with him to keep our waters All day game-show prowess. 12:30 ft 3:00 p.m. Great Lakes without a permit clean." revsntt nsnapK msscsm •*• avi* from the Department of Environ The Senate Committee on Nat All Day Fanily Certsm Cavtatt mental Quality; and direct the ural Resources and Environmen families dressed in the style of the weekend's Catty ft Mac: Sasat art Starlet far little Hcato DEQ to establish- an inspection tal Affairs will hold public hear tiecade will participate in a judged contest. One lucky program. ings across Michigan regarding m- • features music, children's songs, radio or TV theme family each Saturday and Sunday will win four iBltt Mto Casey songs and commercial jingles of the particular passes to Fantasia 2000! 1:00 p.m. this legislation. No meetings are decade. This dynamic and unique duo has recorded "With this legislation we are planned in the metro Detroit 11H0 a.»., lit* i SJi a JI.- Am ft Scraet several children's albums and was awarded a area. A meeting is planned 6-8 Using recycled materials children can create a finally saying, once and for all, Resolution of Tribute from the Michigan State that the introduction of any p.m. Monday, April 6, at Monroe Legislature for their wonderful shows for young take home art activity that reflects the weekend's decade. 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. more non-native species that City Hall Council Chamber*. 120 audiences. 1:30 ft 3:30 p .m. damage the Great Lakes in E. First St.. Monroe. ; Praiertta^^ Aiftort "St ftanc* Prtomnt tut ewf tn n&Ktto cAefltviaHMt moUc$. ••' 'MteTwjMBr?' JW»aj NODi waflV • • omotlraifWrtiattoMWwattf Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village .'•'.V i >.ii,i» i ».l\ «1 » n. i ; :, l it*2>i - Composting class offered Registration is being accepted size, limited to about 20, is on a for Wayne County's Spring 2000 first-come, first-served basis Master Composter Training, to Classes are 6:30-8:30 p.m. be offered March 22 to April 26 Wednesday evenings at the in the City of Wayne. county's Department of Environ Participants will learn back ment, Bldg. E., 3600 Commerce yard composting and also how to Ct, located across from the Ford reduce backyard waste* Class Truck Assembly Plant To register, call (734) 326- 3936, A $25 materials fee is due the first class. PRETTY TILE, UGLY GROUT? rrHM ttwr BETWUN THB TIIMI Tired of moldy, missing, dirty, cracked grdut? 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Suc •we're optimistic a lot of good pro keep them healthier Presented by 8TAIT WlirrBH cessful applicants'had to meet grams are going to come of these MDCIS classifies such pro- Nursing homes throughout certain criteria set by the grants." grara^as Edenization Projects, Wayne County are reaping the MDCJS, based on need and past Officials at local nursing care which are meant to improve the benefits of a new state grant pro- efficiency. facilities are excited about quality of life of residents, SuAdOV, Moril It • 10 am - 5 pm • A*ntaion$5.00 gram designed to help them face Although the state budget receiving the grants. However, 30175 Ford Road • Garden City • 734-421-5754 S at Schoolcraft "ft Hours: Mon.-Fit 10 A.M.-4 P.M. * Sat 9 A.M.-12 P.M. .£ Southeastern Michigan Bee Ron Lin, Michigan State Univer stration apiary. Other workshop gan Honey Queen and Princess • FINAL DAY APRIL 29TH • *» keepers' Association, in coopera- sity. 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'J "!' : J>' «*A14(W) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 CITY OF GARDEN CITY OBITUARIES NOTICE OF ADOPTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its Regular Meeting of Monday. February MARY imirn MLYMA, tAVAM (Karen); daughter, Cynthia (Thomas) Hay; S8,3000, the City Council 0f the City of Garden City did adopt the following Services for Mary Miller, 84, of Westland Services for Evelyn Savage, 71, of Westland sisters, Celia Kuropatwinski, Laura fWiwa^irin' timfe. rfctiKli^ Pys*c2yn8ki, Jean Raczkowski, Emily K*cz- • *^a ^Beip^ew^^^^^* ^H^^r ss^ff^p^*^- • .^ ,, - . . _ ,._.„^^_ ^__^^^^^^ _ jwere March: 3 iaiohaN, Santeiu &Son were March 6 in R.G, ^ G.R. Harru Funeral t m A > ORDINANCE NO.W-OM Funeral Home with burial at St. Hedwig Home* Garden City, with burial at Parkview marek, Irene Pyyite;iieHeni ajBk and Ahce AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY TO Cemetery in Dearborn Heights. Officiating Cemetery in Livonia Officiating was the Nowicii; eight grandchildren and one great AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CnT OF was the Rev. Leonard Partensky. Rev. Wayne Parker from Merrirnan Road grandchild. GARDEN CITY, TTTU5 XIH, CHAPTER 181, SECTION Mrs. Miller was born April 8, 1915, in San Baptist Church. *~ v Arrangements were handled through Uht 131,0* BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION dusky,. Ohio, and died March 1 in Livonia. Miss Savage was born Sept. 14, 1928, in Funeral Home, PROHIBITING ASSAULT OR ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF INDIVIDUAL* SPOUSE OR FORMER SPOUSE, She was a homemaker. Dearborn and died March 2. She lived in this INDIVIDUAL HAVING CHILD IN COMMON, OR Surviving are her son, Stephen (Suzanne) area all her life, and was a former resident of NtCPUSA HOUSEHOU) RESIDENT; PENALTIES. Miller; Bon-in-law, John Bros; four grandchil Garden City. Services for Nic Plesa, 73, of Westland were THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: dren, John II, Robert, Steve and Sara; and Surviving are her mother, Annie of Garden March 7 in Vermeulen Funeral Home, West- THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CfTY OP GARDEN two great-grandchildren, John and Autumn, City; brothera, Larry Savage and Doyce Sav land. Officiating was the Rev. Brian Cullen. CITY, TITLE XIH. CHAPTER 131, SECTION ISL03 BE AND THE Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her age; Bisters, Frances Hinea, Dorothy Brower Mr. Plesa was born Nov. 18, 1926, in SAME HEREBY IS AMENDED TO READ .AS FOLLOW* husband, Stephen, and daughter, Mary Ann and Louise Schultz. Detroit and died March 4 in Westland. Section 131.03. Assault or uutuli and battery of individual, Bros. Miss Savage was preceded in death by her He was a carpenter. He was a member of spouse or former spouse, individual having child in common, or father, Fred Savage, and siblings, Thomas, household resident; penalties. Tri-City Christian Center. He was a veteran, Shea and Gladys Webb. serving with the Army/Air Force and USA Section' 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) a person who WACE & LYON* assaults-or assaults and batters an individual, if no other punishment is Grace Lyons, 96,, of Westland died March 1 Army Corps of Engineering. prescribed by law, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by. imprisonment in Westland. She was born April 4, 1903, in OFEUA MOJICA Surviving are his wife, Clara; son, Victor for not more than 90 days or H fine of not more than $500 00, or both Medora, Ind. She was a homtimaker. Services for Ofelia Mojica, 61, of Wegtland Plesa of Taylor; daughters, Valerie (Peter) Section 2. An individual who aiwaults or assaults and batters his or her Surviving are her daughter, Mildred (Nor were March 8 in St. Gabriel Catholic Church Galambus of Westland and Karla (Kevin) spouse or former spouse, an individual with whom he or she has had a child man) Garnett; sister, Lillian Shafer; two with burial at St. Hedwig Cemetery. Johnson of Taylor; brother, Tony (Clarice) in common, or a resident or former resident (if hip or her household, b guilty grandchildren, Valerie and Dennis; two Mrs. Mojica was born Oct. 16, 1938, in Plesa of Tennessee; sister, Ka,thryn (Andrew) of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or great-grandchildren; and many nieces and Hauk of Florida; and seven grandchildren, a fin* of not more than $500.00, or both, Laredo, Texas, and died March 5 at her nephews. home in Westland- She was a homemaker. Mr. Plesa was preceded in death by his REPEAL, This Ordinance hereby repeals Title XIlL Chapter 131, Section } 31.02 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Garden City, and all Surviving are her daughters, Rosalinda son, Mark Plesa. ordinances or parts thereof, which conflict.ui are inconsistent with the SAMARA LOU KASETA (Kevin) Barrios, Sylvia (Jonathan) Hitch, provisions of this Ordinance, and which are repealed only to the extent of Services for Barbara Kaseta, 67, of Westland Sally (Javier) Zarate and Esther Hudson; RUSSEU. LTVTTtE any conflict, Except as herein modified, said Code shall remain in full force were March 4 in John N. Santeiu & Son five brothers; six sisters; and 10 grandchil Services for Russell Tuttle, 69, of Westland and effect. Funeral Home with entombment at Mt. dren. were March 8 in St, Theodore's Catholic SEVERABUJTY. This ordinance and various parts, sections, and Hope Memorial Gardens in Livonia. Officiat Arrangements were made by L.J, Griffin Church. Officiating wa£lhe-Rev Gary clauses thereof are hereby declared severable. If any part., section, Funeral Home. subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, paragraph, or portion of this Ordinance ing was the Rev, Wade Byrd from Wallace Michalik. is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent Street Full Gospel Church. Mr. Tuttle was born Aug. 2,1930, and died jurisdiction, such portions shall be deemed separate, distinct and Mrs. Kaseta was born June 23, 1932, in RICHARD L KRZYZAI40WSK1 March 5 in Westland He was in public rela independent" provisions and such holdings shall not affect the validity of the Detroit and died March 2 in Wayne. She was Services for Richard Krzyzanowski, 71, of , tions. remaining portions thereof. a saleswoman. Westland were Feb. 26 in St. Josephat's Surviving are his wife, Donna; son, Dan .SAVINGS CLAUSE. All proceedings pending and all rights and Surviving are her daughter, Barbara Catholic Church in Buffalo, N.Y., with burial (Gail) Tuttle; sister, Virginia Tuttle; and two liabilities existing, acquired or incurred, at the time this Ordinance takes (Harold) Pearse; granddaughter, Kelly; and grandchildren, Shanna and Erik. effect, are hereby saved and such proceedings may be consummated under at St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Buffalo, N.Y. and according to the ordinance in effect at the time such proceedings are or friend, Barbara Mack, Mr. Krzyzanowski was born June 21, 1928, Mrs. Tuttle was preceded in death byJiis _4 were commence. This Ordinance shall not be coosiruad-tp alter, affect, or Memorials may be made to American Dia- and died Feb. 2¾ in Farmington Hills, He brother, David. -__ ' • _ evade any pending prosecution, or prevent prosecution hereafter instituted-' "betea Agsociafion. ' was an inventory controi manager. Arrangements were handled through Uht under any ordinance specifically or impliedly repealed by this Ordinance Surviving are his sons, Michael and Larry Funeral Home. adopting this penal regulation code for offenses committed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance for offenses committed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance may he continued or instituted under or in accordance with the provisions of any ordinance in force at the time of the commission of such offense • . Most Beautiful Baby Contest scheduled DATE OF EFFECT. This Ordinance ahall be effective after legal publication and in accordance with the provisions of the Act governing same. The New Star Discovery Inc. months, 24-35 months, 3-4 years medallion and a test photo shoot. Westland Center will be given to INCLUSION INTO CODE OF ORDINANCES. The provision* of thia regional Most Beautiful Baby and 5-6 years. Boys do not com The first four runners-up in each one winner who qualifies by Ordinance shall be included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinance* for Contest will be held Saturday, pete against girls in the age divi age division and the special entering all contest categories. the City of Garden City as an addition and amendment thereto, and shall be March 11, at Westland Center, sions. award winners will receive tro Every child entered in the- appropriately renumbered to conform to the uniform numbering syste* of Wayne and Warren roads. The winner of each division phies and have the state entry regional competition qualifies for the Code if necessary. ^- Boys and girls will compete in will have his or her entry fee fee paid. the state competition, which is RONALD D SHOWALTER ALLYSON M SETTS the following age divisions: 0-7 paid to the state competition and New Star Discovery will also followed by nationals. Mayor Treasurer/City Clerk months, 8-14 months; 15-23 will receive a trophy, crown or award a trophy or $50 savings Entry forms are available Adopted: February 28, 2000 bond to the contestant who throughout the mall or from receives the highest overall New Star Discovery, i877) .3Kf>- Publuh; M*rtb 9, 2000 CITY OF GARDEN CITY points. A $100 shopping spree at BABY. NOTICE OF ADOPTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at tu Jugular Meetang of Mortday, February 28, 2000, the City Council of the City .of Garden City did adppt the following CITY OF GARDEN CITY CITY OF GARDEN CITY Ordinance: thf public , NOTICE OF ADOPTION NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 99-044 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its regular Meeting of Monday, February AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY 28, 2000, the City Council of the City of Garden City did adopt the following PLEASE TAKE NOTICE \h*t at its KefruUr Meeting of Monday. February PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR Ordinance: the public . 28, 2000, the City Council of the City of Garden City did adopt the following THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, TITLE XIII, CHAPTER Ordinance: the public 132. BE AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO BE ORDINANCE NO.»041ft AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY V ORDINANCE NO.99-042 NUMBERED 132.40, PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS DEVICE WITH INTENT PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY , CHAPTER 70, TTTLE VH PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR TO COMMIT COMMUNICATIONS FRAUD; VIOLATIONS, PENALTD2S; DEFINITIONS. BE AMENDED BY ADDING SECTIONS) TO BE THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, TITLE MIL CHAPTER 138, NUMBERED 70.04(0) PROHIBITING THE THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: BE AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO BE TRANSPORTING OR POSSESSING ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR NUMBERED SECTION 132,38 PROHIBITING FALSE THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN IN OPEN CONTAINERS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE; PRETENSESmEPRESENTATlON WITH INTENT TO CITY, TITLE XIIL CHAPTER 132 BE AND THE SAME HEREBY IS VIOLATIONS, APPLICATION AND PENALTTE& DEFRAUD; VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES. AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO*E NUMBERED 132.40, TO THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: READ AS FOLLOWS: Section 132140. Publication of communication* access device, THAT CHAPTER 70, SECTION 70*04 OF THE CODE OF THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CTTY OF GARDEN ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY ENTITLED CITY, TITLE Xm, CHAPTER 132, BE AND THE SAME HEREBY IS intent to commit communications fraud; violations, penalties; definitions. TRAFFIC CODE" BE AMENDED BY AMENDING SECTION(S) 70- AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO BE NUMBERED 132.38, TO 04(0) TO READ AS FOLLOWS: READ AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. A person who knowingly or intentionally publishes a telecommunications access device or counterfeit telecommunications access Section 70*04(0). Transporting or possessing alcoholic liquor in Section 132-38, False pretensea with intent to defraud; violation; device with the intent that it be used or knowing or having reason to know open containers within passenger compartment* of vehicles; penalties* that it will be used or is likely to be used to violate Title XIII. Chapter 13¾. violations, application. S«ction I. A person who, with intent to defraud or cheat and by color of Section 132,39 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Garden City is Section 1, Except as provided in subsection 12), a person who is an a false token or writing,, by a false or bogus check or other written, printed, ( guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 operator or occupant shall not transport or possess alcoholic liquor in a or engraved instrument* by counterfeit coin or metal that is intended to days or a fine of not more than $100.00, or both. container that is open or uncapped or upon which the seal is broken within simulate a coin, or by any other false pretense does 1 or more of the Section 2- A» used in this section: the passenger compartment of a vehicle upon a highway, or within the following is guilty of a crime punishable as provided in this Ordinance; passenger compartment of amoving vehicle in any place open to the general (a) Cause* a person to grant, convey, assign, demise, lease, or mortgage (a) "Counterfeit telecommunication access device" means a public or generally accessible to motor vehicles, including an area land or an interest in land telecommunications access device that is false, fraudulent, unlawful, not designated for the parking of vehicles within the City of Garden City. (b) Obtains a person's signature on a forged written instrument. issued to a legitimate telecommunications access device subscriber account, or otherwise invalid or that is expired, suspended, revoked, Section S. A person may transport or possess alcoholic liquor in a (c) Obtain* from a person any money or personal property or the use of canceled, or otherwise terminated if notice of the expiration, suspension, container that is open or uncapped or upon which the seal is broken within any instrument, facility, article. Or other valuable thing or service. ' revocation, cancellation, or termination has been sent to the the passenger compartment of a vehicle upon s highway or other place open (4) By means of a false weight or measure obtains a larger amount or telecommunications access device.subscriber. to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles, including an quantity of than was bargained far. area designated for the parking of vehicles in the City of Garden City, if the V*' / s-smmmMmtmlMlMmMmlkimtsttrfMmM t' The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2O0O Democrat caucus proceeds, as Bradley plans to pull out ANNIVERSARY SALE! BYMJMEMALOTT where there has been a holy war, Lo* Awgele* this August where HomTOWN NIW8 SERVICE % mmalott#faoia«conutt.ti«t Bradley supporters don't have a they will cast the final votes for visceral reaction to Gore.'We just who is to be selected as the By the time Michigan like Bradley a little better," said party's nominee to run for presi Democrats vote in caucuses Sat one member of the Bradley dent in November. urday, March 11, the presiden team. Because so many votes have tial primary race may be over. This was the first time already been cast in Michigan by Bill Bradley staffer* said Democrats used a vote-by-mail absentee ballot, Michigan will Wednesday morning, in the system a-s a part of its presiden probably be the last state in wake of the results 'from voting tial primary caucus. Those who which Bradley picks up dele Tuesday in primary contests in did not vote by mail can still" cast gates, 16 states, they anticipate his their ballots in person at caucus Caucus sessions will be held in withdrawal from the race Thurs sites around the state. the following locations: day morning. To vote in person this Satur Word inside the Michigan day, Democrats will gather in Farmington Hills City Hall Bradley campaign Wednesday local meeting halls across the ""-City Council Chambers was that the candidate would state for old style, Iowa-type cau 31555 W. Eleven Mile Road take the day to phone staffers, cus sessions Beginning at H Farmington Hills donors and supporters to thank a.m.. the party will hold meet (for the cities of Farmington them for their efforts before ings asking members to vote by Hills, Farmington, • Novi, making an announcement of his raising their hands. An old-fash Northville and South Lyon, Lyon decision Thursday. ioned round the room count will and Novi townships) Vice President Ai Gore was the tally the results. The caucuses big winner in Super Tuesday are expected to take no more VFW Post 345 balloting, when primaries were than two hours, according to 27345 Schoolcraft Road Related Famous Label Ribbed held in 11 states and caucuses party officials. Redford were held in another five. Voters don't have to be regis (for Redford Tofcnship) Some 1,312 delegates were at tered members of the Democratic SEPARATES DRESSES SWEATERS stake Tuesday. Although victo Party to participate, they must Livonia Library Auditorium ries in all 16 states still leaves only be willing to declare them 3300 Civic Center Drive O/ Gore with less than the number selves to be Democrats, accord Livonia /0 of delegates needed to lock up ing to State Parly Chair man (for the City of Livonia, 11th Mark Brewer. the nomination, Bradley man Congressional District portion* aged to win only about 200 of Democrats must go to the cau- OFF cus meeting Tor *hp arpfl '" 30* 20 50°° Plymouth Cultural Center Ticketed Prices— NOW m/frt- which they live, Registration will front, staffers said. 525 Farmer —-Now S18 8p*.40 . S3t.9^ 9 ^yVTOFF begin at 10 a.m. Saturday. EXTRA SAVINGS COUPON FOR YOU' Michigan caucuses will go Plymouth The reason Democrats are I ahead, state party Communica (Livonia, 13th Congressional tions Director Dennis Denno using the caucus system is to eliminate "crossover" voting, portion; Canton Township; % said Wednesday morning. Northville; Northville Township; They're still on, although this where members of one party vote Plymouth; Plymouth Township) will aflWt turnout obviously," he in the other's primary to "cause said. "It is still a good time for mischief," Brewer explained. 20 off Democrats to get together and Crossover played a significant Wavne Public Library Any Single Item meet candidates and staff, and role in the outcome of the GOPs 3737 W. Wayne Road open primary in Michigan. Wayne- | l/l.v-i'.DRESv iliui WOttuw-Size*S BARN -1-2-f | to meet fellow Democrats." ! When the balloting is finished (for Wayne' - . \..i niu ,„• so .,,n ml/i.v-i'.m ludilv mHint ( jnno \\"man•i l*f <•< ,mbnw S\zc>J wn.ti -i-J-i *n> utirr niter iri.nup.-ii • Bradley's name will still » i.'x-U l"-*,u\! in M,rfi iiuri hjw. i.nh *ll! nm Sr hmvin-J .m pre-n""* piHvh-rw- titt- .rrti!i.itr« I appear on ballots, since they've Saturday, delegates to the | "I-, prior lin-jT*AV> I >n<- ...up-ni prr iiisiimiiffpcf iwl j-\pirr> > I1' <> *0d j been printed, so he'!! still, get Democratic National Convention Maplewood Community Cen ^•r ^m mm mmt ^m* mam ^n ^n ^a ^v mm* mm mmi mm* mmt ^» mm ^» ^v ^M ^» mm ^n ^B ^to ^v ^» •*# some vote*. Some 21,000 will be apportioned on'a percent ter Democrats pulled absentee bal age basis from the. local congres 31735 Maplewood lots, and many of those have sional districts according to the Garden City already been turned back in. So results. The delegates will be (for Garden City. Dearborn DRESS BARN that candidate gets even mort' allocated later, on May 6 for the Heights. 13th Congressional por 1 nr a More near vou visit WWW.dreSSbam.com or call 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL In ..co-operation with the I rS C » Our Tim Hortons TiHtfikitdHA. JflSJCtfl mm mwmm «* m mm mmmmm mmmm Aae(W) 362r}l SCHOOLCRAFT, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48150 THURSDAY, MARCH 9,2000 Do the right thing GE0F BROOKS t does make you think. ture appears to be more politically motivated On the one hand, there's former City than anything else. The mayor moved quickly I Clerk Patricia Gibbons, ousted in mid-Janu to discipline Kozorosky-Wiacek and her sup ary by a four-member majority of the West- porters, which is commendable, but her pun land City Council. She was an aUwill employ ishment seems light compared to what Gib ee and could have been let go by the council, bons received, although the foursome's methods have cer Many will say Kozorosky-Wiacek's punish tainly starred people to action, particularly on ment was light simply because sht? has influ the pro-Gibbons side. ence on the city's seniors, who turn out in Then there's Sylvia Kozorosky-Wiacek, record numbers to vote in elections. Still, the longtime senior director for the city. As many loss of income and prestige she will bear now know, her gambling on work, time was because of the gambling is noteworthy. The exposed. She received a two-week suspension mayor has said he will fire Kozorosky-Wiacek without pay, the two subordinates who accom if she gambles again on work time, and he panied her to the Detroit casino one-week sus should keep that promise if she is foolish pensions. enough to return, to the casinos: Next on the list is Keith Madden, West- Madden's actions are a bit more problemat land's personnel director. Late last week, it ic; but there's no question his behavior was was revealed that Madden wrote a mystery Is highly unethical and warranted some kind of mail, claiming to be recall supporter Brenda discipline. He pretended to be a recall sup Gracin and indicating that a planned protest porter to get information on Gracin's e-mail, 4 WHP,WIH) WESTLAND rally was canceJed - when m fact it'had not "Then turned around and used it* been. Madden received no disciplinary action, political foes. That's not the way a well-paid with Mayor Robert Thomas saying he acted on city department head should behave, to say LETTERS his own time and had a right to voice his the least. Opinions are to be shared: We welcome your ideas; that's why we offer this space for your views on the recall effort. Ethics and integrity count for a great deal opinions. We will help by editing for clarity. To-assure authenticity, we ask that you provide a The contrast is stark between Gibbons and in government at all levels, including the local contact telephone number and if mailing or faxing a letter, please sign it. Letters can be mailed the others, Gibbons had received generally one City leaders nepd to behave in ways that to: Julie Brown, Westlandeditor, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, faxed to Herat (734) 591- positive job evaluations and her abrupt depar engender confidence in their ability to lead. [email protected]. Recent meeting rep. Mr.. Cox, you got off your script when you n Feb. 17, your paper printed a letter to said Sharon Scott was running for state rep ... Othe editor written by longtime community I hope Charlie Griffin and Bob Thomas don't measure too activist Mrs. Reasther Everett, concerning the take you behind the woodshed and spank you. unfortunate closing of the Southeast Westland Third, Mr. Cox went on about city workers t may look like a solid idea, but when exam World Wide Web, other than in a "sting" oper Community Center over 20 years ago. In her using city vehicle^ ,., and that they were I ined, the state Legislature's proposal to ation. letter, Mrs: Everett claimed that I, and then- worth it to get the best people ... at one point, .block the sale of alcohol over the Internet to When Attorney General Jennifer Granholm Mayor "Tray" Griffin, visited her to advise her he addressed Sylvia Wiacek, which was minors just doesn't hold water. conducted a series of stings recently,-which of the center's closing for lack of funding. echoed by Charlie Griffin in praises of her ser First, the sale of alcohol, to minors is she used to arm-wrestte United Parcel Service In fact, at the time the center closed, I vice to the city ... when the camera went on already illegal here. into agreeing to stop deliveries of alcoholic didn't yet know Trav" Griffin, I wasn't a resi Sylvia she looked as if someone had been dent of Westland, I didn't know where the Second, there is absolutely no evidence that beverages from out. of state - it appears to yelling at her. Southeast Westland Community Center was youngsters are getting alcohol through the have worked only because the youngsters, It wasn't until I watched Channel 2's news and I had never met Mrs. Reasther Everett. ^tntemet now. themselves weren't going to get in trouble. Monday evening that I found out what hap And when done in the manner put forward Acting as decoys on behalf of law enforcement, The first time I formally met Mrs. Reasther pened earlier that day ... Hey, boys, is Sylvia by Rep. Nancy Cassis, R-Novi, through House those teens were protected from prosecution Everett was this past summer while she was an at-will employee ... if so, when are you helping Glenn Anderson with his re-election going to take her keys? Bill 4752, the legislation would impose a as they submitted their orders for alcohol. campaign to the city council. Mr. Cox, at the end of the council meeting l^straint on trade for the small business oper It's different in the real world. Youngsters David R. Cox you throw a lot of crap without saying any ations that make up the fine wiWemaking have good reason to avoid using the Internet^ industry, including Michigan's two dozen Westland thing ... "but" if you listen, you will hear the to obtain booze. Any youth attempting to order truth ... you just don't have to listen for it ... I •Jtineries. it by wire would create a paper trail, not the ;| Most importantly, HB 4752 would signifi- hope Charlie and Bob don't muzzle you ... least of which is an itemized credit card bill Council concerns because if we take the time we will hear the jfbntly limit choices for consumers - that's you, that any parent who is paying any attention flear reader. truth! at all is likely to catch. t the last council meeting (long after I James R. Davis •* J Wine lovers statewide need to set down Regardless of this lack of evidence, the Aleft), during council comments, David Cox •Jiieir stemware and pick up pens to write law state is headed toward cutting off Michigan went on and on ... so I thought I would makers in opposition to HB 4752. consumers - including those who are of legal address a few of them. Director overpaid •J! Vintners and connoisseurs claim the con- drinking age - from an estimated 1,900 to First, Mr. Cox said that Marian Greenfield iferns raised about minors gaining access to 1,950 wine producers across the country, It is was the person who in 1982 led the recall of was just reading the article about the direc ;|pcohol over the Internet are really a "smoke- estimated that wholesalers can reasonably four school board members, and then he went tor of Senior Resources Department, Sylvia Screen," that the real purpose is to preserve I distribute product from only 50 or 100 of the on about a recall effort at Bill Faust and Jus Kozorosky-Wiacek. The mayor said she was the monopoly wholesalers now have on the country's 2,000 wineries. Without Internet tine Bams not saying ... but giving the- suspended for two weeks at a pay cost of . ^distribution of spirits here in Michigan. The sales or delivery services like UPS, there will impression Mrs. Greenfield runs all the recalls $2,754. Do you realize how much money an plate's "three-tier" system requires that ail be little possibility they can get their products in Westland. hour that I'm paying her in tax dollars? That's :alcohol &e distributed through wholesalers. E- to their Michigan customers. Mr. Cox% I know the two women who ran over $34 per hour! Along with all the other icibmmerce bypasses them, threatening that the school board recall ... and let me tell you benefits she gets for working for the city. This That is indeed a serious restraint on trade, inonopoly- neither one was Mrs. Greenfield.* is one director that is definitely overpaid. If a substantial limitation on consumer choice. '5 Cassia and the Michigan Beer and Wine I've tried to understand your logic "and it's she was a DPW worker I would say OK to the HB 4752 waB approved by the House of j^Vholesalers Association deny H, as youd not easy" and not knowing if Mrs. Greenfield payj but not her job. In that time I'm paying Representatives without opposition, but it ixpect, but their protestations are unconvinc ever signed a recall (or•> how many .... her over $34/hr. she has the time to go to ing given the lack df evidence that youths are now awaits action in the Economic Develop Second, while addressing Mr. Anderson, Detroit. She definitely has too much time on ^buying alcohol over the Internet. ment Committee in the Senate. you let it slip that Sharon Scott was running her hands which then means that that depart :': Congressional hearings last March on relat- Wine lovers can explain their objections to for state rep ... let me remind everyone that ment is overstaffed. No wonder my tax dollars jbd legislation at the federal level failed to pro the bill by writing to committee members Sen. last year I wrote two letters, one saying that are sO high. Before the city starts asking for duce evidence Cassis can't point to any. Nor Bill Schuette, R-Midland, Thaddeus McCotter, for voting to put David Cox back on the coun more money I think they should look at how loain the wholesalers. R-Livonia, David Jaye, R-Washington Town cil ... Justine Barns would be appointed to the they are spending what they already have. :> Even Michigan's Liquor Control Coramis- ship, Burton Leland, D-Detroit, and Gary zoning or planning boards (it was the plan Maybe we.juat need a whole new change in :«k>n, responsible for enforcing the liquor laws Peters, D-Bloomfield Township, at Michigan ning commission) and for the laSt-minute mud our city government. Unbelievable. libera, can't point to a single known case of a State Senate, P.O/ Box 30036, Lansjng, MI tossing by Andy Spjsak there must be some Maria Janua. juvenile ordering beer, wine or booze over the 48909*7536. thing in it for Andy (it was the planning com Westland mission). I also told people that for her vote to m put David Cox back on the council Sharon Scott was told they would back her for state COMMUNITY VOICE i QUESTION: •: Whjr do y«m ; comotothi* JUUf 0R0WN, COMMUNITY EDITOR 734-953*2126, itm>m4<*.M0MEC0MM.*ET • •' library? HutHGMlAMBt, MANAGE EDItOR, 734953-2149, l«MUMH»t*«t,i<0MfCQMM.P«T WW KWOWIl ADVERTING MANAGER, 734+953-21 77, *t*0CSm«0f.HMKCOM«,>«fr Tnev OMON, CIRCULATION MANAGE. "734-953-2118, jmmm^hLmimomm.mi RNft ftOOMUl, MARKETING DWECTOR, 734-953 2150. mcKF+QiJ**mctims,mi m mwmmm, OPERATIONS DIRECTOR, 734-953-2180. ummnm*9ot.\mm mmmmmmWmmmmmm mmmmmmmmm mm m mm PWRPSi* m^mmm m^^^m The Observer A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 0W17 MIlltHf wnp4**p*i Questions for Cox or present myself as the fire chief ed style without editorial oversight. I thai wens with when I Apeak, or when I carry ft sign, can say, however, that because 1 am ApologyInsufficient feerflfreU jr. (David) Cox, you stated at the fa feet, believe it or not, when it familiar with the moat of the key t is with great concern that I am oofflfJitf) audit A councilmeting tfeat, "It cornea to speaking I am fully capable players on both sides of this issue, I Iwrittog thai k*ter to you (Mayor of the* depart- pretty apparent to you earlier of expressing myself with no resulting find it disheartening to see the ment not only inih* week that Ma Gibbons did not lost of productivity or service to my unfounded accusstk^of the~r«cali SHOULD be have the votes for reappointment.' community. supporters reported so thoroughly done, but also ItTssJ lastt Inere are seven council members, you I apeak because I do fully under while potential counterpoint is Ko*OTOsky-Wl»OBk, that I, along with MUST*****; T-~.~? are one person. One from seven still stand the harmful effect* created by a 'ignored, .-,,. other WeetUnd residents watched on You ***** no *^™ ^^^s> equala &it. That would make six the raucous group of dissidents and the; So far, 1 have spoken only once at a TV2 news and read about in the majority, hot one. The only way you problem, st least ramifications of their actions. I know council meeting. I have also written Thursday edition of the Westland from what I could possibly know there would be that the political in-fighting and 12 e-mail messages to Brenda Gracin Observer." three other votes joining yours would remember read- encouragement given by the Observer (the recall organizer) in response to The part that bothers me most is ing, in firing a be by previous discussions with the & Eccentric Newspapers to the radi 14 e-mails sent by her, four e-mails your comment in the Observer that other three council members. Mr. Charles "T? cals attending the meetings will very sent by Chuck Papineau, and two read: *If she did it again fd terminate Skene some Iwr f . You also stated at tjhe last council soon begin to effect the services our sent by Chris Millisor (all recall orga her, and I think she knows that." meeting that you wish someone could time ago. In ., . tity provides. nisers). WHY in heaven's name would you let light of the out tell you a better method to handle the If a councilman can work for an Although I apeak candidly about her have that chance? Her behavior, non-reappointment of the city clerk and out wrongdoing Sylvia and her automobile company, yet Bpeak at a the topics presented by the recall as well as the two other employees', cohorts are not only accused of doing, position. Perhaps tabling the reap meeting, then so can I If a business group, I do not berate, abuse, or deny should NOT be tolerated. What they pointment for a study session to dis but what we actually SAW them man can operate his own business, their right to speak. I expect the same did was wrong and they knew it. They doing, thanks to TV2 and which she cuss with all seven council members yet speak at a meeting, then so can I. from everyone who wishes to express not only knew it, they DID NOT care. would have been the wiser way to go, even admits to. I cannot understand If a group of citizens can take the themselves on this issue, including By the time they were caught, they why they three of them should not be thus avoiding any question of violat time away from their busy lives to the Observer & Eccentric Newspaper had already done it MANY times and ing the Open Meetings Act. fired. Just how long would this have speak at a meeting, then so can 1 editor. at OUR, the taxpayers', expense. gone on> had the three not "gone on* I am a resident and taxpayer in the If you read this letter, then 1 thank As far as I am concerned, a two- 'TV?, .' Mr. Cox, is it your intention to city of Westland. I expect to be grant you for the time you took to do that. week suspension without pay is sim Should we believe those "three" nominate Robin Moore, president of ed the same access to free speech MarkF. Ne&l ply a slap on the wrist and nothing have "unblemished records''just the Wayne-Westland school board, to rights as any other person at a public Westland more, especially with an annual because that may be your feeling? We either one of these positions? meeting. I would also expect that your salary of $71,62$. There has been all got to watch the maintenance Normie Brazier newspaper would at least recognize more damage done here than you, Mir. employee, Mike Sigworth, lie through this basic concept, and at the same Mayor, are admitting. Sylvia not only his teeth when the reporter ques time look a little closer at the people Discipline Madden embarrassed her staff and all the oth tioned their behavior. Could that pos Fire chief speaks you are supporting through your ers she mentioned in the Observer, sibly have been his first lie? I really "less-than-fair" reporting. feel Lhe lack of action Mayor she disgraced our whole community. I am writing this letter to you because Thomas took in dealing with Keith. doubt it. In regards to Sylvia and her ( I note that in your newspaperls, _ - I cannot ge*t over her boldness. Maybe comment to the reporter ..NO CAM- of my extreme disappomtrngnjin : MaddefHsTniHcceptable^I have tried ~after 23 years of being a city-employ±- . your newspaper and more important mission statement you state that you to stay neutral through all this city ERAS'? Sorry? TOO I ATEil- — - - regard yourselves"... as both accu ee, she fett she could do no wrong or The person or persons who tipped ly the editor for the Westland Observ clerk fiasco, but this is too much. that she could just do as she pleased: er, Julie Brown. rate journalists and as caring citizens Keith Madden is a department head TV2 to check this all out should be of the communities where we work." Maybe she should just seek other given an award and the utmost In an editorial written in the Feb. with the city of Westland, and there employment, or if her age really is 66 2)4 edition of the Westland Observer* Although this single series of appar by, what he does reflects the city, respect. Without whomever it was, ently one-sided articles, and this one as stated in the ObserveT, just grace the whole fiasco would still be going Ma. Brown suggests that, as the chief whether it is on the job, or after fully retire. After all the wonderful of the Wre»tlaud Fire Department, I unusual editorial, do not negate this hour a, Foi him not to be at least rep on. mission statement, it certainly does work she has done for the Seniors, After all the horror stories -of things should not be actively involved in rimanded in some way sends a mes maybe it's time for her to become one; opposing the current recall effort call into question the long-term mis sage that what he did is OK. going on in this community that Fve sion of your newspaper. then she could spend all her time in a read about recently in the Observer. I which is under way in our city. She The mayor says, "I think he (Mad Is it really fair for Darrell Clem of casino spending the hefty pension she can no longer believe the motto implies that by speaking on these den) has a constitutional right to is sure to get. issues, I am compromising my posi the Westland Observer to sit in our "Westland, A great place to be." It protest the protesters." By stealing We need more than her "tearful may have been at one time, but sorry tion as chief, and possibly neglecting council meetings and listen to hours another person's name and tying to my duty to serve the people of West- and hours of the same few "recall sup apology*," which means nothing to me. to say after 23 years of living here, 1 the citizens of Westland'*?? If this The Channel 2 report showed her truly am looking forward to the day I land. porters" screaming obscenities, shout mayor thinks this is a constitutional ing down anyone who holds a differ time card on which she was on "OUR" i can say "Westland . A great place to As a bastion of frije spt-ech. the right, then he has lost not only my ing opinion and disrupting order, and time, and that does mean something I be AWAY from," printed news in general and the vote, but also my respect. then not report that side of the story? to me. We now know about this time. JVL Byars Observer specifically should be on the Because I do not fully understand the Ann Baron What about the other tripe? Was she Westland • opposite side of the argument pre business of producing a newspaper, I Westland or was she not on "OUR" time all the sented by Ms. Brown. All my spoken cannot determine if reporters are Other times she made her casino trips, or written comments have been on my allowed to write in a seemingly slant and what about the other employees own time. I dojiot wear my uniform School vouchers controversial ell, well. Here we go again. The propos al to legalize a voucher system for stu Wdents in "fairing" public schools is almost certainly headed for a vote in November. Kids First! Yes!, the outfit sponsoring the constitutional amendment to end the ban on spending public funds for private and parochial schools, has submitted more than enough peti tion signatures - 302,000 required. 463,000 turned in - to the state Elections Commission to •put the measure on the ballot. It wasn't cheap to get all those signatures. The December filing submitted to the Election PHILIP POWER Commission shows payments totaling * «!*> W^V $307,467.48 to National Petition Management Moreover, getting the measure on the ballot of Southfleld. At least some of the petition circu has already precipitated a serious split in the lators were paid rather than volunteer. Michigan GOP. Gov. John Engler has repeated The most controversial aspect of the proposal ly and vigorously argued it's bad politics, for would create and fund vouchers - called "Oppor fear of hurting Sen, Spencer Abrahams chances tunity Scholarships'" - for kids in "tailing" against challenger Rep. Debbie Stabenow Biggest backer is Dick De Vos, the Am Way bil school districts to use at private or religious Aim schools. The vouchers, if approved, would be lionaire from Grand Rapids, who says he'll raise worth about $2,700 (approximately one-half the $5 million to support it and whose wife, Betsy, Seniors 754-327-1350 current state per-pupil funding grant), which just resigned as Michigan GOP state chair. (Note Openty could be cashed at private or religious schools. A The best argument for the voucher program 2190 Ann Arbor-SaJtne Road failing district is one which has."a "four-year is simple. Most parents will do anything in their the care Ann Arbor power to get good education for their kids. Byt graduation rate of less than two-thirdfe,* accord Ann Arbor North: ing to the proposal. poor parents who live in inner cities with crud- : Thirty Michigan school districts have gradua dy public schools can't afford private or and the 734-741-9500 tion, rates under 66.percent, including Detroit parochial ones, which are usually much better. (Mtdek New-Open!i and Inkster. And when even the most passionate believers in 1901 Plymouth Road school reform can't promise urban schools will at The proposed amendment, would also allow Ann Arbor any other school district in the state to set up a improve quickly, what's wrong with giving vouchers to poor folks to use to help their kids Farmington ftttts North: ' voucher system if a majority of ltx^al residents while things are getting better? vote to do so, 248-538-9200 The beat argument against vouchers- is that What this means iw that the constitutional • (New Open!) they would essentially suck money out of the 29681 Mkkflebett Road "failing school" limitation on spending public public school system. Using vouchers as a way money for private schools can be overturned by termtagton Httis of fixing the public schools, the argument goes, Call or visit a Sunrise Assisted, Living community a local vote. is like the assertion made during the war in .'• The historic politics of the proposal are to meet our dedicated, atrmg staff and experience a Northvffte , Vietnam that we could save the village only by unhopeful to supporter*. "Parochiaid' has destroying it. trufy bome-Uke quality care alternative fir seniors. 734-420-4000 appeared on the Michigan statewide ballot In this regard, the case of the Inkster school Our residents benefit from: ' (NwOpenl) twice, losing badly both times, district is instructive. Over the years, the dis 16100 Haggnty Road ; The purest occasion was in 1970, when a con trict got so bad that enough parent* pulled their • Wellness program supervised'bylicensed Plymouth stitutional amendment designed specifically to kids out and sent them to private and charter nursing staff Rochester: prohibit public tax dollars going to private and schools that the district simply didn't have • 24-hour earcgiving staff and security parochial schools passed, 56 percent to 44 per enough enrollment - and the state per-pupil • Indiriduaii/ed service plans to meet specific care 24M01-9000 cent. The idea reappeared on the ballot in 1978, foundation grant that goes with it - to sustain a (Now Open!) packaged this lime with a property tax cut and needs of residents financially viable district. 500 East UrtwsHy Drive known as the Tisch Amendment, "It went • Incontinence management program down, 3*1. Rochester Phil Power in chairman of HorneTaurt Com • Three delicious meals a day and snacks Although this is 22 years later, when the mumcaiions Network Inc.. the company that • Activities, social programs and weekly excursions deterioration of urban schools has reached crisu* owrin fAu* rwwttpaper. He welcomes your com • Scheduled transportation proportions and education ranks tops on the list ment*, either hy voire mail at < 7,W 9.W 2 14A(S,FX*«A*>(JU*W£c) The Observer & Bvcentricf THUHSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 Livonia Conti OUR PRICE We've Moved! Thanks for the memories Redford. GUARANTEE Visit us in Livonia! tf you should find a lower price on an identical Same Friendly Staff, New Location! item we stock from any other local retailer we'll not only meet that price WELL BEAT IT BY 10% on the spot just for bringing it to our attention. Excludes closeouts and liquidations. 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March 9. 2000 THE WEEKEND "IfYou've.Lost That Lovin' Feel- in,"'the Righteous Brothers Bobby Hatfield (left) and Bill Medley will help you find it dur ing an 8p.m. concert at the Fox Theatre. T&kets $28,50, $36.50 and $50, at the box office, or call Ticketmaster (248) 433-1515. x*" ./• / BY KEELY WYGONIK /• i STAFF WRITER :#f kwyggaikOoe.hotneooim«.ft»<^ fter Mardi Gras and Packzi Day comes St. Patrick's Day, m Holiday events Aanother reason tp celebrate whether you're Irish or not. ft An After the Parade Party 3:30- Festivities officially begin 2 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 12 at Sunday, March, 12 with the St. St, Andrew's Hall, 431 East Con or BENEFIT Mask auction helps put a face on homslessness BY LINDA ANN CHo«m "MASKorAIDE for COTS" always like to say. 'you have to givo it STAirWanxR away to keep it"" tchoHiin+oe.homecomm.net Ceie&nfie*, arhsts, business peooie. i»nd media personalities paint masks for an auction Chairp<-rson B^th McKeown is hoping to benefit QOTS.'Raffle for a two-year leas* "on a to raise more than ,$r2A.0O0 to fund pro Forget TV iniages you've seen of dirti grams such as Day Can- tor parents. ly clad men hanging around a homeless Linc^n Navigator. 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 18. who need to receive training bt»fon» shelter. The Coalition on Temporary 1 is Detroit YacW Clut). 1 River BanV Ro;»d, becoming independent A clothinp ston . Hot Ttefcftt Item:'Va* Shelter's brown brick building on Peter- Gogh: Face to Face," an Bene 1st*. stock«l with donations of used pants, boro in Detroit's Cans Corridor is a .TtafcetK $100, inc'ofles buffet dinner, auction shirts, dresses and suits, helps residents exhibit of 66 portraits opens place filled with hope, love and cleanly Sunday, March 12 (sold and dancmg; $200 patron, includes VIP cocktail put their best foot forward while looking dressed men, women and children on reception. Call (3131831-3777, fnr a job, out), and continues to Sun their way to a new life, "Ifyou'regrtting your life together day, June 4 at the Detroit Founded 16 year* ago an a 40-bed including Plymouth Christian Academy, you can stfly with us two years,," said Institute of Arts, 5200 Wood shelter in St. Peter's Episcopal Church painted smaller lapel pin masks for the McKeown, "We're giving a hand up. not ward Ave., Detroit. Exhibit in Corktown, COTS helps the homeless event. n hand-out." by providing 300 meals a day and John Murphy, a Redfnrd ceramist and hours are 10a.m. fd 6p.m. For those mm!>h' (u live mi I heir own Sunday-Thursday, and 51,000 emergency shelter nights a year instructor at Schoolcraft College in either Ix'CJiuse of adva'ncwl age or men until 10p.m. Friday Satur But COTS isn't just a shelter Last year Livonia, is one of more than 170 artists. tnr and physical challenges; COTS pro day. Timed tickets $16 Man- COTS, after assessing resident* em ploy- athletes and celebrities creating musks vides long-term residency ,Home|esM- day*Friday, $18 Saturday* ability and helping them obtain training as vibrant and imaginative ns thr m.ik nos'fc can haf)p«^n to aov one Every da> and education, filled more than 5,000 ers. Several months ago when COTS fires, the loss of a-job, divorce, and ill Sunday, $8 ages 6-17, and jobs with homeless people sent Murphy the ma*k to paint, he 1 include admission to muse ness force }»e wmmmm mm m wm t«P) The ObMerver A Eccentric/Thursday, March 9, 2000 e show performer has roots in BT MAKT MCDONOUGH mance celebrating the Irish in Mallen. The first three chapters "Secrets of the Celtic Heart," STATT WttTO America, playing through Sun- What: "The Irish ... and How They Got That Way' used to run in a pub newsletter." directed by actress/director Ellen day, March 12 at Musk Hall in WhMi: continues through Sunday, March 12, performances 7:30 Mallen says that the "McCourt Burstyn. He has also served as m mcdonough@oe. homecomjn .net p.m. Thursday; 9 p.m. Friday; 5 pm* and 9 p.m. Saturday; and 3 Detroit. cult" is part of the second of two the artistic arts director at New p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday. York's Irish Arts Center. When actor Brian Mallen "If* great, I'm looking forward Wtere Music Halt Center for the Performing Arts, 350 Madison recent waves of interest in Irish talks, a slight lilt in hia voice to it," said Mallen, of performing film and culture. True to the irreverent nature Ave., Detroit of Irish entertainment, Mallen gives away his years of informal the show in his hometown. The WckafaH S2Q-S35 may be purchased at the Music Hall box office "It started with 'My Left Foot.' performances in the pubs of Ire 1970 graduate of St. Mary's of Irish works have sort of a stark, occasionally retreats to his home ,end all TIcketMaster locations, call (313) 963-2366 for more infor in Ireland, to the comfortable land and a hint of New York Bedford said he expects many mation. realistic quality. For a while it snarl reveals years in the Man cousins and his mother/who was a lot of fake accents and stage in the pubs of Gallway, to hattan theater circuit. resides in Livonia, to attend. stereotypes but since then, perform his comedy piece Speaking from his hotel in Unlike McCourt's melancholy Francisco, where Mallen said it they've gotten hit with the real "Beside the Pint/ based on Twenty years ago he met a "crazy pub humor.r school teacher, Frank McCourt, Seattle, Mallen said the show is "Angela's Ashes," "Irish" contains i attracted a diverse audience thing and I think in a way people now known far beyond the door "first and foremost entertain 30 songs and is mostly upbeat, which included, "Asians and feel that's more engaging* said His favorite Irish pub in the ways of those smoky pubs as the ment. It's got heart and soul and said Mallen. blacks and all types of people Mallen. Detroit area? Cowleys' Old Vil author of the Pulitzer Prize win razzmatazz. It's a celebration of "[McCourt] tells about a family who aren't from this particular The public's renewed interest lage Inn in downtown Farming- ning memoir "Angela's Ashes," the Irish experience in America, leaving Ireland during the tribe." in the "real thing", hasn't hurt ton. They have some great Irish along with McCourt's fun-loving really." famine and it gets fairly serious Mallen says the personal, Mallen's opportunities for'roles. bands that play there," he said. brother Malachy, fellow actor, In "Irish," six actors joke, treatment. One-fourth of the irreverent nature of Irish story- any. While he's in town, Mallen bar owner and author of "A dance and sing their way Irish population was lost, so it's telling is what continues to per He is preparing to reprise his said he plans to visit with his Monk Swimming." through snippets of Irish history sort of the holocaust of the petuate interest in Irish culture. role as General Hancock in family and as a former member Tis Mallen's association with ranging from the potato famine Irish," said Mallen. With "Angela's Ashes," a subse "Gods and Generals," the pre- .of 'Detroit's Gaelic League, says the elder McCourt that is bring to the assassination of the John As the grandson of Irish immi quent memoir and a third one quel to the film "Gettysburg," co- he may take in Detroit's St, ing him back home. F. Kennedy, the nation's first grants who fled Ireland during written by McCourt's younger starring Jeff Daniels, which Patrick's Day parade on March The Redford native stars in IrishrCatholic president. the famine, Mallen said those brother, there has evolved a sort begins shooting this summer. 12, on his way out of town. of "McCourt cult," says Mallen. McCourt's stage show, The Irish "It tnakes fun with the stereo scenes recalled familiar territory. He" has toured the United With St. Paddy's Day 'round -;.'.. And How They Got That Way," types And how they came to be The show's reception has been "When (McCourt] started writ States and Europe with his the corner, the timing for a song-and-dance stage perfor and it's really irreverent," said favorable, particularly in San ing it he never thought it was award winning one man show, Mallen's journey back home Mallen. v going to go anywhere," said couldn't be better. ; Celebrate from page El win a Grammy Award We enjoy • 'We hope a good time is had by one and all and McMullen and the other band playing for people." members hope you'll walk away we're thrilled and flattered that people support Blackthorn's repertoire with a song in your heart, and includes ancient aires and us. As long as people come see us, we will play/ know a little more about Irish melodies, Irish jigs and reels, culture and music. traditional folk songs and music Gary McMullen "We hope a good time is had by from contemporary Irish song Musician and member of Blackthorn one arid all and we're thrilled writers. and flattered that people support us," said McMullen. uAs long as The four members play a people come see us, we will play." dozen instruments including accordion, cittern, bodhran (Irish Inspired by the Kingston Trio, Blackthorn works to keep their Family festival frame drum), penny whistle and McMullen begged his parents to flute. Belfast native Richard music fresh. They exchange buy him a banjo when he was 12. tapes and e-mail lyrics to one Fifteen years ago, Mick Gavin McMiillan formed the group in He's been playing for over 35 of Redford called some of his 1986. The other members are another. But because everyone's Irish musician friends, and years, and also plays guitar. "I've so busy, they do an awful lot of Fred Klein and Dennis Green. always played folk music," he asked them if they would play at rehearsing on-stage, and some an Irish Fest on St. Patrick's During the concerts McMullan said. "I even had a bluegrass times in some unusual places. tells jokes, and stories about Ire band, and was frequently play Day. land, he also talks about the ing Irish tunes. It's just been a "We worked on an a cappella Gavin, the father of three boys, songs the group plays, and passion of mine." song on the golf course/ said and an accomplished local fid encourages people to sing along McMullen. "By the ertd of the dler, wanted to offer families an Often requested songs include 18th hole we had it. We pride "The Reel & the Flickering alternative to the pub scene. The Singing and performing is a ourselves on our harmony," joyful thing for McMullan and Light," and The Black Velvet Redford resident has been play After hearing Blackthorn play, ing the fiddle most of his life and other members of the group. Band." brought hie sons up to love Irish music too, Sean, 13, the youngest, plays in a group that recently won sec ond place in an under age 18 musical group competition in Ireland. You can hear Sean and GroupAi Ceol play at the festival. In addition to Gavin, group members include Colleen Burke, Jeremy Kittle and Colleen Awarr>wlnnlng piper: Tyler Duncan, who won first place Shanks, and Tyler Duncan. for uilleann pipe solo in Ireland, will be playing at the All Ireland champion dancer 15th annual St. Patrick's Day Irish Fest. Pat Quinn, who is a member of the "Riverdance" dance troupe, will perform with dancers from He's returning home to Ann "There, will be Highland ~the 0*Hare School of Dance. Also Arbor from Dublin where he pipers, musicians, singers and appearing will be the Kitty spent the last nine months dancers," said Gavin. "There's Heinzman Ceilidh Dancers. studying Irish music and attend plenty of room, and a dance floor ing school. It's a great gig, I enjoy it, peopk1 ®bsertmr/% lEfcenWc.^**'^' Duncan, who won first place Gavin will also be playing at love it, and are really looking for NeWSflM>ERS for uilleann (or elbow) pipe solo a ward to it." . £M gf HanaTcMfi the All Ireland Fleadh Ceo (the the festival, along with his son, Irish music equivalent of the Michael, 21 who plays fiddle and There will be a cash bar, Olympics) last summer will also guitar, and other well known corned beef and cabbage dinners, be performing. Duncan is the local entertainers including Ter* pizza and other snacks will he first American under 15 to win ranee McKinney, Charlie Wilkie, available for purchase, SEND IN YOUR BALLOTS AND ENTER TO WIN* the coveted Leo Rowsome Cup, Dawn Hudek, and Ed McGlinchy. AN ANNUAL MOVIE PASS TO AMC THEATRES Rule«; Tho person who has the most number of correct guesses will win an annual movie pass good for two people to any area AMC Theatres. In case of a tie, winner will be picked in a random drawtng. >rrxi must be 21 and over to enter. Employees of the O&E. AMC theatres, Street Marketing am not eligible to win. Winner wiP be contacted by phone and announced in the paper on Sunday, April 2,2000 in the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers. One entry per person piease!. 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HOME VOMM.SkT What: SRO Productions pre Robin beaver and instilling a New Eng DeMaagd, Here are a few theater trivia sents "A Bad Years for Toma land accent in the actors. toes" (standing questions: What play won the **We had the hardest time find When: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Tony Award for Bftst Play in ing a stuffed beaver for a prop," left to right) 2 p.m. Sunday, through March 1954? -The Teahouse of"the said Terry. "Luckily, my daugh Linda P&h 26. August Moon." ter, Patricia knew someone who Wh«re: The church at. the his liccioni, lived in Brighton who had one Next; Who wrote the script for toric Burgh site, at Civic Cen Terri Denise we could borrow."' this outstanding comedy, which ter Drive and Berg Road, Faison, and was made into a famous movie in Southfield Alke Durbin is the dialect Connie Fox 1956 starring Marlon Brando? Tickets: $10 genmal admis coach to this group of community Answer: John Patrick theater performers. Xva Spindter (seated} in a sion;- $8 for senior adults and scene from OK» name another play by children. For information, call probably has the easiest tune John Patrick? (248) 827-0701. with bis accent, according to "A Bad Year Stumped? The answer is UA Terry His lines consist mostly of For Toma- Bad Year for Tomatoes." one-word retort, stereotypical of And if you aren't familiar with a small town New Knglander. the small town of Beaver Haven, the play, Standing Room Only- Not so for Linda Pelliccioni of to write her memoirs, according Productions is offering everyone Northville, who has the lead role to William Mandt, SRO produc a chance to see another of of Myra. She's on stage for 56 tions executive producer. The pages <>f the 58-page script, said Patrick's warm, comedies also plot revolves around the actress, filled with personable, zany char her husband, Larry Pelliccioni. her agent, pretend sister, funny He plays her wise-guy agent, acters. neighbors and the town sheriff Tom. The title, "A Bad Year for. The name of the play stems from Tomatoes," tends to make one conversations about, tomato "A Bad Year for Tomatoes" is question what kind of play it is. growing. the sixth community theater prc>- ple together. with her husband on stage. "It's Ron DeMaagd handles props.. duction the Pelliccioni* have "It's a comedy that will- make The play takes place in the actually very comforting to have Gilkes also handles the playbill. been in together, "We were both cast in a play at people feel happy and pleased to year 1969, which, Terry said, Ridgedale Players in Troy him up there with me." she said. "A Bad Year for Tomatoes" be alive," said director Genevieve "This play is really fun for us," allows Barbara Amman of Livo together in 1991 and we were Working rwhinrj the Hrt»n*»*i s»W' opens SRO Productions' 2000 Terry of Farmington Hills. Larry Pelliccioni said. "We've nia a chance to use crazy clothes married in 1992," he said. producer and stage manager season. The season includes "You "Adults and kids will get a big for costumes. Set designer Mag added some dialogue to the part "I have had the-good fortune to Joan B'oufford of Southfield and Should Be So Lucky." opening kick out of it because of the gie Gilkes of Farmington Hills when I attempt to seduce her. have married my leading lady assistant director Mart-ha Tabac- May 12: "Agnes <>f God.," opening funny characters." _ ^ted » tiny haven in Ve.rrn.nnt_. It's more fun for us since we're July 26 and "The La^t Night of and'TrlaT'S"just as true today as it. co ol harming ton Hills. Ben The .story is about an actress look with an old wood cabin, married." Ballyhoo." which is set to open was eight years ago." Chunov and Mark Liljegren are who wants to get away from her complete with cedar shingles In fact, community theater is Oct 13 hectic life, She leases a house in and other authentic touches. what brought this theatrical cou- Linda said she enjoys working responsible for lights and sound Talented "Night Watch' cast will keep you in suspense The Playrrs Guild of Dearborn husband and best friend plan to Elaine's best friend and John's accent predicated by the script, explosive appearance when from Ela.ne's window They n^ed presents "Xitfht Watch" weekends havfl her committed to conve mistress, delivers a warm, exu hut the nosy and setf-sorviny E1 a i n e H- c o r, t r i o u f \ •.- n t * *, t h *,--ft-, ri\tyi\Afir d^rk^ntng the-' through Saturday, March 18. niently pave the way for their berant performance. housekeeper d.oes inject some crrme rumor null, hurts his busi upstai;'** ioyer. though, u> distin Performances 8 p.m. Friday-Sat ongoing affair. Will the police Kirk Haas' Lt, Walker is an humor into the mix. Jennie Ash ness even more than his horrible guish the passage of time urday, March 10-11: 17-18: and believe Elaine, or will someone effective mix of sarcastic wit and ley, as Dr. Trace> Luke, needs potijto salad. bt.'twe«T. -cones 2:30 p.m. Sunday. March 12. The get away vvith multiple murder'' determined but overworked pro more authority in her vnio- t.o David Reynold- and Gorder: Director- LuFrambni^e-. atten- theater is on Madison St. near .Joyce MoGookey is a fascinat fessional, lie waste> no words in pull ' off tin.' i 11 u.-ion uf an Moslem's sv.t i> si.impTUOUs t >:• • t •• '.i'-tai: > alsi. reta^^ed ' ir. the soathirest corner of Monroe ing contradictjon as E1 aine his blunt hut on target delivery. esteemed psychiatrist - .-hi- . a.nri delated it set.- the 'KJ'IC t!-. e i!i-'ii!!:i < r: t:h: d^w, n to and Outer Drive in Dearborn. Wheeler, portraying both the In contrast, his underling. Offi conies across'as mere o{ a sym for character.?' affluence-. ! \i<- vte.it.her ;'i j'ipri.'}jri ate cf^t- and For ticket* of mare information, frustrated intensity of a woman cer Vanelli. played by Marl Rip pathetic friend i.haii. a confident detailed 'wondv, ork i,- n , MARCH 15 < .- jI ...t-^ftmi THROUGH <.tV ''•mmqffj APRIL 9 \ \\ WORLD PREMIERE The jfti',1 M^r; Chagall trans y / / l^r#rf the r<]>< nffhf Atnhinn %ftfs.into ii wrt*4 of bfilhant illu^1fation\ PUywngfit, KAfifn Alrw ffiinslatM them both into in imaginative prorfu(tion You could be next! that m^es tts wofW prpmiwe«{ Mi?jdow Brook Theatre Meet A Wm !>u ,(fV siol roiKhnic on M\\ &,\\. M .'inv iifno* Hot \ou cAft only win jl you're playing 4 ftyinq sUillion. nwmai'd qu« f nv t ;\\ the most e*JtW£ casino in Hclioil sMticnqtrff itnd a gwuchy BY KARlM ijf-nir Thrse rtcliqhtfulfv inter AIRAWI woven >.lfirtn of love Iwi *nd MotorCity Millionaires reqainecl will enchant the Onlv M Motort'ttv Cismo wln-o wc m.iko nullu whiiie^riiily RATED G FOR ACFS 10 ANP AB M*Ot powM* by 0 y)bBtn>tii) txt«uru Tfc* Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 A Guide to entertainment in the Metro Detroit area TJH^BLA.'TJBII, and college students ages 16- shows, and 8 p.m. shows jijimui'jcaai'daeBqi^g^g^^gaggBe; 22), must submit performance Wednesday-Thursday, and Sunday, CENTURY THEATRE: tape by April 1. For application, e- are followed by an improv set at no ; 'Always...Patsy Cline" continues in mali CoufUnKs#aoi.com additional cost. $10, Wednesday an open-ended run, at the theater, STAR THEATRES SEARCH: Thursday, and Sunday; $17.50 Detroit, $24.50434.50, (313) 963* Auditions for celebrity imperson- ^ Friday, $19.50 on Saturday. (313) 9800/(248) 645-6666 ators/look'-alikes 6-9 p.m. 965-2222, (248) 645-6666 or Demon- REPERTORY THEATRE: Monday, March 13, at the Star online at www,tic.ketmaster.com ' "Valley Song," through Sunday, Southfieid. For Academy Awards March 19, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays- gala March 26. (248) 557-2510 ivrur g»E trivis Saturdays, 3 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 THEATRE GUILD OF UVONIA AJ4XJ TOURS p.m and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, at the REDFORD: is searching for direc ANN ARBOR HANDSON MUSEUM: ."• theater, Detroit. $15: (313) 868- tors, choreographers, musical WatkWorks. a seif-directed explo : 1347 directors, and ail others interested ration of the exhibit galleries that RSHER THEATER: "Fosse," the in musical comedy theater. Call invites families and young visitors , Tony Award-winning musical spot (313) 531-0554 for information, or to become Super Sleuths; the lights the work of legendary chore- deliver resumes and letters of museum offers more than 250 ographer/director Bob Fosse interest to the Theatre Guild, interactive exhibits intended to through Sunday, March 19, 8 pjn. 15138 Beech Daly, across from make science fun, at the museum, Tuesday-Saturday, 2p.m. the Township Hall in Redford. Ann Arbor. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 Saturday-Sunday, and 7:30 p.m. p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon to Sunday, at the theater, Detroit. JAZZ 5 p.m. Sunday. $6, $4 $37.50 $65.50 for Friday- children/seniors/stude'nts. (734) Saturday, $35-$62.50 Tuesday- OEM JAZZ TRW: Performs 7-11 995-5439 Thursday and Sunday evenings. p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, at the (248)645-6666 Century Club Restaurant, Detroit. DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM: OEM THEATRE: "Escanaba in da (313)963-9800 Behind The Scenes Dinner Senes at Moonlight," a comedy by Jeff JAVON JACKSON QUARTET: 7 p.m. the Edsei & Eleanor Ford House 6 Daniels, through June 25, 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at p.m, Thursday. March 9 (313) 833- and 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. the Kerrytown Concert House, Ann 4727; "On the Air! Michigan Radio Thursdays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. Arbor. $10-$25. (734) 769-2999 6 Television Broadcasting 1920- Saturdays, and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. VANESSA JOHNSON/SCOTT 2000" exhibit continues through Sundays, at the theater, 33 v REtTER QUARTET: Sunday. April 30, at the museum, Madison Ave., Detroit. $24.50- 9 p.m. Friday, March 10 and 17. Detroit. Museum hours are 9:30 $34.50. (313) £63-9800 , at Tom's Oyster Bar. Southfieid. a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 } -"-JETT Arthur~MnTer's "Broken Glass^ ... (248)356-8881 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free previews Thursday-Sunday, March JANET TENAJ: 9 p.m. Saturday, admission Wednesdays;- $3 for . 9-12, show dates March 15-19, March 11 and Friday. March 24, at adults, $1.50 seniors and children March 2226, March 29-Aprii 2 and Tom's Oyster Bar. Southfieid. (248) aged 12-18, free for children ages April 5-9, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-,, 356-8881 11 and younger Thursdays-Sundays, Thursday and Sunday. 8 p.m. (313) 833-1805 Of Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday and C JH O «. A JL http;//www.detroithtstoricat.org —IM DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER: I MAX Wednesday, in the Aaron DeRoy BRAZEAL DENNARD CHORALE; 7 Theatre, lower levet of the Jewish movies include "Tropical p.m. Sunday, March 12, at First Community Center, West Rainforest," "Thrill Ride: The Before ft 'Gogh's' away: "the Zouave" is one of 66 portraits in Presbyterian Church, Northviile. Bloomfield. $15-525. (248) 788- Science of Fun,'"Whales." *Va« Gogh: Face to Face" opening Sunday, March 12, at the < $10 advance, $12 at door. (248) 2900 "Mysteries of Egypt'and Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave, Tickets are $16 349-0911 "Everest," at the center, Detroit MUSIC HALL: "The Irish...And How Monday-Friday, $18 Saturday-Sunday, and include admission to They Got That Way," Thursday- Admission to Exhibit Hall is $3 for Sunday, March 9-12, at Music Hall, museum, exhibition and Acoustiguide audio tour Call (248)433- FOLIC/ adults. $2 for children ages 315 Detroit. (313) 963-2366 8444. For more information, visit the Web site at www.dia.org. JBLTJJBOJRASS and adults ages 60 and older, free JACKIE ROUSH: Punk-folk artist. 9 for Children ages 2 and younger. OOr.JL.JEC^JE p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the IMAX films are additional $4. (313) Plymouth Coffee Bean. 577-8400 WSU HILBERRV: "Five by Tenn" DETROIT ZOO: Mosaic Youth Temple Beth El. (248) 851-1100 www.JackiePoush.com opens March 10 continues to May Thursdays and Sundays, and $30 UVONIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Theatre performs works about MICHIGAN WOODWORKERS GUILD 6, at the theater, Detroit. $11-$18. Fridays-Saturdays), and "Tony n' "Musical Pictures" concert 7:30 amphibians 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. SHOW: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, WORLD MUSIC . (313) 577-2972 Tina's Wedding," 7:30 p.m.' p.m. Saturday, March 11, Saturdays through March 25 in the March 12, at the Livonia Senior Thursdays-Fridays. 4:30 p.m. and 9 Churchill High School Ireland's premiere folk singer Wildlife Interpretive Gallery Theater Center. Free. (313) 278-2150 ooivuvfurrvi'TY p.m. Saturdays, and 2 p.m. and Auditorium, Livonia. $15, $10 Mary Black, 8 p.m. Thursday, at the zoo, Royai Oak. $7.50, PEWABIC POTTERY ART TILE FAIR; 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Pontiac. (248) students/children. (248) 645- March 16 at Orchestra Hall, $5.50 seniors/students. $4.50 THEATER 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. March 745-8668/(248) 645-6666 6666/(734)464-2741 Detroit. (313) 576-5111 ages 2-12. (248) 3980903 AVON PLAYERS: "Moon Over 12. at St. George Cultural Center, FOX LAIR DINNER THEATRE: TIMOTHY JOHN SMITH/CHRISTINE DOSSiN GREAT LAKES MUSEUM: Buffalo" 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Bloomfield Hills. $5. (313) 822 5 Presents "Murder at the Howard CHUN: The cellist and pianist per Visit the newest exhibition "Foil ; March "10-11 and 17-18 and 0954 DAKCE Johnson's." a hilarious comedy form 8 p.m..Wednesday, March 15. Art of the Great Lakes" or "Racing •Thursday, March 16, and 2 p.m. runs Saturday nights only, 6 p.m. SEA SCROLLS EXHIBIT: The Church at the Kerrytown Concert House, BALLET D'AFRIQUE NOIRE: "The on the Wind: Sailing on the Great Sunday. March 12,. at the theater, cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner (show fol of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ann Arbor. $10. (734) 769-2999 Mandinka Epic' 8 p.m. Thursday- Lakes," also a temporary exhibit . Rochester Hills. $13. (248) 608- lows), at Fox Hilts Golf Club, a rnajorsponsor for an exhibit of FLAVIO VARANI: The pianist per Friday, March 9-10, at the Power on the construction and launch of 9077 Plymouth. $29.95. (734) 4537272 Dead Sea Scrolls and associated forms 4 p.m. Sunday. March 12, at Center, Ann Arbor, $16-$34. (734) the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, at the HARTLAND PLAYERS: 'Steel RAMADA HOTEL DINNER THEATRE: artifacts in the Fields Museum of the Kerrytown Concert House, Ann 764-2538/(800) 221-1229 Or museum on Belie Isle, Detroit. Magnolias" March 10-11 and 18- 'Fools," a comic fable by Neil Chicago, will display .replicas of the Arbor. $10-$25. (734) 769-2999 www.ums.org Regular admission $2. $1 19, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and 2 Simon, opened Thursday, evening objects 6-9 p.m. Thursday-Friday, BALLROOM DANCING: 8 p.m. seniors/children ages 1218 during p.m. Sunday, at the Hartland Music Feb. 3 and continues on alternate March 9-10 and noon to 8 p.m. Fridays, dance lesson at 7 p.m., at the hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mali. $8, $7 students/seniors, POPSySWING f Thursdays, 7 p.m. dinner, show fol Saturday, March 11, at the.church, the Amber House, Warren. $5. Wednesday-Sunday. (.313) 852- (810) 632-5849 io ws, at the theater. Southfieid. 7575 N, Hix, south of Joy, west of JIM PARAVANTES A COMPANY: (810) 754-3434 4051 N0V1 THEATRES; "Fiddler on the $25.(248)544-0283 Newburgh, Canton. Free. DANCE FESTIVAL Frank Sinatra Tribute 7-11 p.m. HENRY FORD Roof" 7:30 p.m. Friday and Sunday, Great Lakes Regional American Fridays-Saturdays through March, MUSEUM/GREENFIELD VILLAGE: March 10 and 12 and Friday- College Dance Festival, faculty YOUTH 33 E NE FITS at Dunlevy'Z River Pface, Detroit. at the museum, Dearborn. Hours Saturday, March 17-18, 3 p.m. concert 8 p.m, Thursday, March (313) 259-0909 " are 9 a.m. to 5-p.m; daily. $12.50, Saturday, March 11 and 3 p.m. JJPjROJOlJCTIOTsrS BATTLE OF THE BANDS: The 16, Bonstelle Theatre ($15); I T- .1 , I'll ' ggg=g=== $11.50 seniors, $7.50 kids 5-12. Sunday, March 19, at the Novi: Michigan Jazz Festival committee Michigan Choreographers MARQUIS THEATRE: "The Pied AUBITIONS members and children under 5 free. Cjvic Center Stage. $12. (248) presents a Battle of the Sands that Concert 8 p.m. Friday, March 17, Piper of Hamelin," 2:30 p.m. (.313) 271-1620 ¢47-0400 showcases the different jazz styles HARTLAND PLAYERS: Auditions for at Detroit Opera House ($20); Saturday-Sunday, March 11 to April PIAHET AWT: "CdmWy of Errors," of Larry Nozero, Matt Michaels "The Cemetery Club" 2 p.m. and Festival Gala Concert. 8 p.m. MEADOW BROOK HALL: Tours of 28, and 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, March with Johnny TrudelI, and Tom Sunday, March 12 and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at Bonstelle the 110-room historic mansion built April 24-28, at the theater, 10-11 and March 17:18, 8 p.m. Saunders" Detroit All Stars. 3.p.m, Monday, March 13, at the Hartland Theatre ($15). $40 for all 3 con by Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of Northville. $7.50'. (248) 349-8110 Thursdays March 9 and 16; and 7 Sunday, March 19, at the Music Hall. Hartland, Script avail certs. (313) 577-4273 auto pioneer John Dodge and her . MICHIGAN THEATER: Youtheatre p.m. Sundays March 12 and 19, at Ciarenceville High School auditori able at Cromaine District Library.. STARDUST BALLROOM: Dance par second husband Alfred G Wilson, t presents "Amelia Bedelai Goes the theater, Hamtramck. $10. um, Livonia. $15. (248) 474 (810)632-5849 ties 9 p.m. Fridays, lessons also 1:30 p.m. daily and 1:30 p.m. and Camping" and other stories 1:30 {313)36^4948 2720/(734) 459-2454. Proceeds HENRY FORD MUSEUM A available, at the dance studio, 3:30 p.m. Sundays, on the campus PJTK Sunday, March 12, at the the PLAYERS OWLD OF DEARBORN: goto the Michigan Jazz Festival GREENFIELD VILLAGE: Auditions for Southfieid. $8. (248) 356-5678 of Oakland University, Rochester. ater. Ann Arbor. $10 (734) 763- **riftht»atch" 8 pm Friday- (Sunday, July 16, at Schoolcraft 9 positions for spring shows (May WOLVERINE SILVERSPUR $8. $6 seniors, $4 children ages 5- TKTS Saturday; March 10-11 and 17-18. College)^ and ihe Clarenceyiiie 8-June 15) and 30 positions for DANCERS: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 12. (248) 370-3140 PUPPETART^'Purim Shpiel," a rod #K> 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 12, Schools Alumni & Friends summer shows June 17-Aug. 20, 2- March 11, at the Italian American PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL MUSEUM: puppet musical based On the Book at the theater, Dearborn. $11. Association. 7 p.m: Sunday, March 12 and 4- Cultural Center, 12 Mile, east of New exhibit, *Arnerjcan Vacations of Esther 2 p.m. Saturdays, March (313) 561-TKTS DESTINATION IRELAND: An evening 8:30 p.m. Monday, March 13, at Hoover. Warren. $7. (810) 573- A Leisure," opens and continues . 11,18 and 25. at the Detroit STA*£CRAfTEftS:" Forever Plaid," of Irish dancing, music, and dinner the Anderson Center Theater inside 4993 through August, 7:30 p.m. Puppet Theater, 25 £, Grand River. Thursday, March 9 Dan 8 p,m^ Friday-Saturday, March 10- 7 p.m. Friday; March 10, at the Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn. . $7, $5 children. (313) 961-7777 Hersbberger presents a program, 11, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 12, Hellenic Cultural Center, (313)982-6044 THCmSWW STARS: "Little COMEDY "Hitting the Road: Early Automobile at the Baldwin Theatre, Royal Oak. Weatland. $25, available Ht the PLYMOUTH SYMPHONY =5B—=5=ra==E-5====—==55 Luncheonette of Terror," 7:30 p.m. Touring in America," at the muse $9. (248) 541^6430 door. (734) 422-7635 ORCHESTRA: is looking for en ELDORADO COUNTRY CLUB: Mike Wednesday-Thursday, March 8-9. urn, Plymouth. $3, $1 students. $7 THtATRl OWLO Of UVOHIA executive director/general manage Green with Rob Little & Dee Profitt Andover High School. $3 at the family: (734) 455-8940 REOPORP: 'GodapefT continues CJT^AJSBICAJL, er to work with the music director 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March door, (248) 433^)885 SPIRIT Of FORD: Interactive outo throufh Saturday, March 11, 8 and board to provide the vision and 1011; Norm Stuiz With other funny SJUU SMITH PRODUCTIONS BACHFEST; 24 hours of Bach motive science and technology p.m. FrWaya-Saturdays and 2 p.m. plan for the growth of the Organiza people Friday-Saturday, Marcn 17- YOUTH THEATRE: "Snow White and experience with exhibits and the Sundays,-et the theater, Redford, beginning 8 p;m. Saturday, March. 18, at the club, Commerce the Seven Dwarfs" 11 a.rr>. and 3 tion and provide primary leadership *12. (313) 531H0S54 11 with The English Concert by the Township. (248) 624*1050 aterstor all ages. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, p;m, Saturday, March 11, and 2 in o^veioprnent. fund-raising, mar- dairy, across from Henry Ford 'MWk4MuMrikdiUkW ^MBiflURtf UtMBAMJftaJRfc*, University Musk:at Society, tickets JOEYS COMEDY CLUB: B.g Mo TjMPnsOX PwOwvCTTOflS: p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, March 12, keting and promotion activities. For (734) 764-2538, and cOntiriumg Alexander, alto Seth Buchwew and Museum & Greenfield Village. -Cheeper by the Dozen," 8 p.m. at The Cbfnrnurtlty Houae, more on the description/require with free performance* through 8 Rich Htgglnbottom Wednesday- Dearborn. $6. $5 seniors, $4 r.gefi Saturday, March 11 and Friday. Birmingham. $7 (general seating), ments or an application, visit the p.m. Sunday, at Hill Auditorium, Saturday, March 8-11, at the club 5-12. (313) 317-7474 Saturday, March 17-18. and 2 p,m. $9 at door, $30 reserved. (246) Web site at wwvv.prynxKithaympno- Ann ArbOr. above Kicker's All American Grill, U4H MUSEUM OF ART: 'The Orchid Sunday, March 12 and 19, (tchooi 644-5832. Proceeds benefit Sere ny.otg BACH REOTAL SBRJtti 0y iames Livonia. 8 p.m. Wednesdays- Pavilion Gathering," an exhibit of performance it a.m. Tueaday, Smith Productions Youth Theatre at PLYMOUTH THEATRE MRU): Kibble 4 p.m. Sundays March 12 Thuredaya, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. 60 Chinese works spanning nearly March 14. $5), at the Cathedral ; The canwminity Mouae. Audition* for "Squabblea," a come and 26, 3:30 p.m. informal talk, in Fridays and Saturday*. Third Level 900 years continues to Sunday, Theatre, Maaorrtc Temple, Detroit. dy by Marshall Karp, 7:30 p.m. Blanche Anderson Moore Hall. • Improv and new talent nights, 8 March 26: at the museum, Ann •6-tlO. (313) 535-8962 . \»X»EC;jtA£, < Monday-Tuesday, March 13-14, University of Michigan School of p.m. Sundays($5). (734) 261- Arbor. Free, but a $5 donation is MOMOMJ PUriM: -C*(ehoma!" at the Weter Tower Theatreon -¾.¾ .i**:iut- Mueic, Ann Arbor. (734) 7640583 0555 suggeeted. Call <734> 764-0395 open* ft p.rrti Friday, March 10 at the campus of NorthYille MtMaH BMW /POJOMOM •:•• ARTHUR CAMPflfLL: The clar- JOEY'S COMtDY Ctim AT* or Viait the Web nite at the tMatar in Troy. Show date* art Piychiatrk Hoepital. tnetrat penorrrw a p.rn. Tnuraaay. PAMANO'fc fhibervRuoen Thureday- umich.edu/~urnmfi/ March lail, IMS, 24-M. 30-31 coutermt snow: u mm. to 3 Performanc** take place May 5- March 9, at the Karryt *» BMBIBJMMBBMBMI BUM The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 **i 3^¾¾ 3* ^-" .¾¾¾¾^ 3,3v.#$pSi >«!^:;;.;,f^; 3/ * Making contact: Please submit popular music items for publication to Stephanie Casola; ail others to Linda Chomm, two weeks in advance to the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 4S150 or by fax (734) 591-7279. Items must include the date, time, venue, admission price and a telephone number. AMERICAN HI Fl: 8 p.m. Lake- (246) 669-1441 Hail, Detroit, All ages, $15. (248) All ages. (248) 645-6666. Han, Detroit. With food, kids activi 6666.www.steei-pulse.com Wednesday, March 8, The Shelter FUNKTELUOENCE: With The 645-6666. PAT METHENY TRK>: With Larry ties, Children under 12 admitted STILL U9TEMN6: 7:30 p.m Detroit. AH ages. $6. (248) 645- Brothers Groove, Saturday, March K)HN MAYALL 4 BLUE3BREAKERS: Grenadier and Bill Stewart, 3 p.m. free, $5 donation requested. (313) Saturday. March 18, Newburgh 6666 18, Cross Street Station. YpsHanU. 8 p.m, Friday. March 17, Majestic Thursday, March 23, Royal Oak 885-5618 United Methodist Ctvurch. LJvonja. FIONA'APPLE: 7;30 p.m. showtime, (731) 485-5050. Theatre. Detroit, $20. (248) 645 Music Theatre. $37,50, (248) 645 OPEN SPACES:' Saturday, March (734) 455-7427 or (734) 422- Ffiday, March 10. State Theatre, SUE GARNER AND RICK BROWN: 6666 6666. 11, Coyote Club, Pontiac. (248) 0149 <'acQMst»C) Detroit. Sold Out! Thursday, March 9, GoJd Dollar, MARILYN MACK GROUP: 10 p.rn, METHOD MAN AND REDMAN: With 3324695 SUGAR PILL: With Levafeood and BARBARA BARRETT: Saturday. Detroit. .(313) 833-6873 Saturday, March 18,-Wmtergarden The, Outsidaz, 6:30 p^rn. Friday, OPENING ACT CONTEST FINALS: 7 19 Wheels, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, ;'. March 18, Coyote Club, Pontiac. GIVE: Saturday, March 11, The Tavern Lipoma, (248) 474-7159 March 31, State Theatre, Detrort. p.m. Wednesday, May 24, March 18, Biind Ptg. Ann Arbor: (248) 332 4695 Attic, Hamtramck. DJ MARQUIS: 9 p.m. Thursday, $30 advance. All ages. i248) 645 Meadow brook Music Festival," $5. (734) 996-8555 JOHNNIE BASSETT AND THE BLUES G LOVE AND SPECIAL SAUCE: 8 March 9, Science. 18 and over. No 6666. Rochester Hills. See the hottest SUICIDE MACHINES: With Anliflag. -INSURGENTS: 10 p.m. Thursdays, cover ladies. (313) 4384146 or METHODS OF MAYHEM: 8 p.m. local bands. Free admission and Prlfers. Bump^vUglies. 4 p.m. Music Menu. Detroit. (313) 964- www.detroitscience.com • Thursday, April 6, St.,Andrews Hall, parking. Saturday. April 22. State Theatre, : 6368; 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, RICKY MARTIN: 8 p.m. Friday, June Detroit, All ages. $16.50 ORBIT: 8 p.m. Saturday. March 11, Detroit. $10. All ages. (248) 645^ 6666 . Edison's, Birmingham. Free. (248) 30, The Palace of Auburn Hills, advance/ $18 day of show. The Shelter, Detroit, AH ages. $6. 645-2150 $45-85. (248) 645-6666 j www.ticket master.com or (248i 1 248) 645 6666 THE SUMTHINGS: 9:30 p.m., Friday: B SIDE PLAYERS; 8. p.m. Thursday. MB2: 8 p.m. Friday, March 10. !.• 645-6666. ORIGINAL HITS: 7 p.m. Monday, Saturday, March 10-11, 17 18, March 30,'Shelter, Detroit, free. Borders Books and Music. I MIDLIFE CRISIS: Friday, March 10. March 13, FOx and Hounds, Deer La^e Inn, Clarkston, Ree. 21 18 and over. Rochester Hitls. (248) 652-0558 ' Boulders,.Plymouth. 1 734} 459 Bloomfieid Wilis. Free. All ages. and over. (248) 625-7788 BLACKTHORN: Noon Friday. March (top Afly^overs) 4190 (blues) , (248) 644-4800 SUN MESSENGERS: 9'30 p.m. 17, Cowley's Old Village Inn, JIM MCCARTY AND MYSTERY MUSTARD PLUG: With Aks Mama PARAWME: Friday. March 10. Thursday. March 23, Kan's Cabin, Plymouth. (734) 455-8450. Farmington. (248) 474-5941 TRAIN: 9 p.m. Friday, March 17, and Blackout. 9:30 p.m. Saturday. (nnisfree Irish Pub, Garden City; Saturday, March 11, The Carbon THE SWEETEST DROP: Featuring BRAINMUTE: 9 p.m. Friday, March p.m. Sunday, March 12, Michigan Ford Road Bar and Grill, 35505 March 11, Blind Pig, Ann Arbor! 19 Club, Hamtramck. Peter Murphy, 8 p.m. Thursday. 10, Holbrook Cafe, Hamtramck. $7. Theater, Ann Arbor. $11.50-$16.50. Ford Road, Westland. Free. 21 and and older. (734r 996-8555 or PALADINS: With Hi f 1 and the March 16, Clutch Cargo, Pontiac. (313) 8751115; Saturday, March (248)645-6666 older, (734) 721-8609 www.blindpigmusic.corn Roadburners.,.Belmont Playboys, 9 Ail ages. $21advance/$23 week 11, Jumpin' Java Cafe, Lake Orion, GOLDIE AND MC RAGE: 9 p.m JOHN MCCUTCHEON: 7:30 p.m. STEVE NARDELLA: 7 p.m. Friday p.m. Friday, March 17, Magic of snow, (248) 645-6666. BROKEN HALO: Saturday, March Saturday, April 1, Motor, Detroit, Saturday/March 25. First United Saturday, March 17-18. Fox and Stick. Detroit, 18 and Older. $10. MIKE TAYLOR: With DJ'9 Ben Wu, • •11, Boulders, Plymouth. (734) 459- $10 advance. 8 and older, (248) Methodist Church, Royal Oak. $12 Hounds, Bloomfieid Hills. Free. All' (313) 833-9700 (rockabilly) Kandy'man and Gary G, 9 p.m. 4190 (classic rock) 645-6666. $15. $45 per family. (248) 541- ages. (248) 644-4800 GRANT LEE PHILUPS: Solo appear Saturday, March 11, Science. 18 THE BROTHERS CREEGAN: HARRINGTON BROTHERS: 7 p.m. 4100 (folk) NO DOUBT: 5 p.m. Saturday, March •^ct /^-1..+ -.^ /"*»ww« n^.—*.^,, tnn'CA -,^,^n hLl f^r-nnt \ i-irt Qir44%irs mfirry^Kfir ntr\r* fv>.'p*r AH rMA^AC *pt tC; n*+ CU tn*V Uy Ulyiti ^-V*w uuiiyiy mLnluL', 1 Features Current/and former mem Tuesday, Mar^h 13. Fv\ dnd MILLENC0L5N: With Ten Toot Pole. 4-J7 viuL^H ^tii^Mt (UMUU^. «<.^,vi/- h^tiv* BH ^iVP^B^BHI^H *mm *•* The Observer 4k EccentricfTHUItSDAY, MARCH 9,2000 be movies BY SRPHANB ANGSLTN CASOU tures "The Next Beat Thing," in an aging fashion designer named stirring quite a few martinis. auwrwuttm which Madonna stars opposite Ashby and his life partner. From In a barrage of contrived [email protected] Rupert Everett. Madonna's char the first shot, Schlesinger wel moments, the film shows how acter, Abby, finds herself out of comes viewers into a dewy, gold these two friends come to spend When pop star Madonna told love but wanting to have a child. en-toned day in southern Califor one hazy, drunken New Year's the world she was having a The drama unfolds when, after nia. Abby** "profession as a yoga Eve together as more than child, with then-boyfriend Carlos an unexpected and unintended instructor signifies spirituality, friends. Complete with the nec Leon, it sent shock waves rip night with her best friend Robert while Robert's work'as a garden essary fireworks. It's enough to pling from the media to house — who happens to be gay — er rather obviously suggests fer have the audience rolling their holds everywhere. She's never Abby discovers she'd pregnant. tility eyes and grunting in shared dis seemed to lead a conventional Though the situation initially The peaceful weaving of these appointment. While Everett and life, so her much-talked-about seems far from ideal, they agree shots is disrupted when Abby Madonna's close friendship pregnancy simply became the to raise their son, Sam (played returns home to find her translates on screen, it doesn't next chapter in the ever-chang by newcomer Malcolm StumpO boyfriend, Kevin (Michael Var- develop into passion or urge the ing image of an American icon. together. tan), packing his belongings and audience into pulling for the As the mother of 3-year-old Directed by John Schlesinger, leaving her for good. Kevin deliv characters to come together. The Lourdes, Rochester Hills' most the drama opens with juxta ers the predictable "It's not you, plot uses an almost sitcom strat famous native, has now thrust posed scenes of Abby instructing its me" speech. Abby runs to egy, but Robert and Abby are no herself into an unconventional her serene yoga class and Robert Robert for comfort. As expected, Ross and Rachel. sort of parenthood on screen. Art working in sweltering heat to he rescues her from her sadness The film's title has multiple imitates life in Paramount Pic* create a magnificent garden for — by humiliating Kevin and meanings: from choosing the next-best type of family, to find ing the next, and the best love, to resolving the pain and anguish RON BATzrokrr that results, the best way they Lrttte surprises: Rupert Everett and Madonna star in can. "The Next Best Thing,"a drama about one unconven Threaded amid this story, the tional family. The film is already in area theaters. film deals with homosexuality as it is ignored or ridiculed by oth ers, in a way that suggests just of photography Elliot Davis more Abby's pink-hued vintage how unusual the circumstances than compensates with creative evening gown to the black-and- surrounding Abby and Robert's imagery and suggestive shots. white designer gown she slip? * nan crow tfrittdAttttts Witcntw CteeiM (6 family will become. The film Davis'represents a feeling of uilu at lnt? Ash by niaiisiuii. Circle JXVBJCSF 7501 HigNandlW. finally takes a turn when Abby entrapment when Robert sits in While the film isn't the finest SMWOM Often* PITCH 1X1(1) J3a Si comerM-S9fit WiftarnsLake meets and falls in love with Ben the horizontally lined shadows of work for these revered stars and TKMiQUIfflAfitflD NANGMCff(Kf3) .Nom«Mkrigt6iiMtaihrFGli 2 Skxki West erf Mkkflebett^ IE: (Benjamin Bratt), a businessman his bedroom with th~e blinds filmmakers, it does raise some miATUTTli{K) fatattdimsrttripm 2tt-7IUS72 gHQJHLLls 24HMarMo*kLbie from New York. The relationship drawn. interesting issues. Is a family ••• ?WN,0pdyttM (24)666-7900 tears Robert and Sam apart, Ruth Myers costuming creates defined by blood relation? Can it mfwrnnwiKSMim NPTWUnEfSTTTWC MTDOCSir(PC)NV Between University St Watton BW CAU77RLMSf5S1 questioning with the true defini a convincing yoga instructor be held together with lovt:., (PCW) THENUTEfSTTHMCWNV WEVErWPiEDOUSLOCaAND tion of a father and the underly with Abby's free-flowing Indian- against the adds? lUririm NPWUTPtANnAKrOU ADOED F1V5 NEW SGKENS, THE THKSTHiS(l)NV inspired wardrobe. She defines p! Mames Duty. toaaat R0M(l) B«0B1CAMU(I)W ONLY THEATRE IN 0AK1ANC ing meaning of family. It's all a matter of seeking out Ben by his razor-sharp suits. ¾3how; irtil6piTi WerifiU NPHTOOCSWP (PC) W0M»|0YS(l)NV COUNTY WITH THE NEW DOLBY Where the acting in The Next The Next Best Thing." Continuous Shows DA 6«00WM*M., NPIBNOaCAMU(l) fWKMCUP(PC13)NV •DiCiTAi EX SOUND SYSTEM AND Best Thing" falls short, director Every detail makes sense: from L*e5ta*> WW Thuyas*. MORLCHfClUSOUT" The Observer * Eccentric/Thursday, March 9,2000 •*if ars s The bedroom as often as I would like to," she song — on the album titled 'fun. But no, it isn't what I Lu$ky fan* u>ill nee the aold-out Walls of teenage said. "But other than that, ypu "Dear Diary." "It's just a personal thought it would be." Britney Spear* ahown, 7:30 p.m. girls and boya know, my friend* thay come out gone and talks about a girt who Aside from the constant tour Tuesday, March 14, The Palace of are a testament on the road with me and whan I she's interested in this guy and ing, being bombarded by young Auburn Hilh, or 7:30 pm, Sun to the teen idols go home,..it hasn't really affected she comes in every night and she fans, and haying her face plas day, July 9, Pine Knob Music of today. Just it that muth." writes about him." tered in magazines and on MTV, Theatre, Independence Township, one peek into With the success of hits like But £aine comes at a price for Spears is just your average ld- Try for tickets one more time, the sacred space "(Baby) One More Time" and this teenage picture of perfec year-old. She idolizes -Madonna 7:30 pm. Monday, July 10, Pine of a teenager "Drive Me Crazy" Spears cata tion. "At times it's a bit over and Janet Jackson, doesn't have Knob Music Theater, Indepen today would STEPHANIE pulted into the spotlight quickly whelming, but I think I surround a candidate preference for the dence Township. $25 lawn I$40 A.CASOLA likely reveal the and became a household name. myself with really cool people pavilion. Eight ticket limit per sweet smiles of upcoming elections, and her New While she admits her music is that keep me humble and that Year's Resolution was to eat person Call (248/ 646-6666, Britney Spears. mostly digested hy high school I've been with for a really long healthier. Of course, not every Stephanie Angetyn Casola Christina Aguilura, The Back ers, she hopes* to reach an older time, l think that keeps me writes about popular muhk: S/IM teenager has a doll made in her street Boys and N"'Sync. It's all audience with the next album. sane." cari be reached at (734/ 953 2130 image. Not every teenager has to part of the teen idol cycle. "Well, 1 think that my material Spears admitted celebrity life or scasola&oe. homecdmm.net • For Spears, whuse sold-oyt off the second album is a little isn't what she expected. "There's try to follow up the success of Britney Show at The Palace spurred a bit more mature and by doing a lot of hard work involved that I selling 17 million copies of a second-coming in July, living up that I think I'll capture a little didn't see and I didn't realize. song worldwide. Spears had to that teen status hasn't really bit uf the older audience as well But I mean, there's ups and some advice for Britney effected her personal life, In a as keep the younger audience, downs too, you know. But to sum wannabe's everywhere: "God's telephone interview, the young too." it all up, I love what I do, you given them a talent, I think they star said she's trying to keep her Another difference? She wrote know, performing is like I guess should use it and express it and success in check "I can't go home » show the world." HILARIOUS! a song — an autobiographical when I'm happiest. It's a lot of ( i?'(- I !>• W,tll !\ \i h* /.'. flu i l>>J!* nt I It-. ) -• ,. 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"The restaurant felt very drinks, no alcohol. find on the homey and relaxed. I also like W**fcly event*: Psychic Night, 7 p.m. Tuesday; Lawyer Night, 7 p.m. Wednesday; live entertainment, 8 p.m. Friday- menu at The the fact that there is no smok Grand Cafe, ing." Satyrday; Poetry Night, 6 p.m., every second and last Sunday of the'month. The Grand Cafe serves a pot* Sandwiches pbun-j of menu choices. Patrons Noo-emokJnfi: 100 percent are beauti ; Reservations: Yes, for parties often or more. can order gourmet specials - a fully gar Cott: Entrees, no more ttran $7; coffee and non-coffee South Pacific chicken pasta, a drinks, $2-$3. nished with sweet and sour chicken over rice, fruits and or, shawarma and hummus with Credtt card*: All majors except American Express. pita. vegetables. How does exotic Hawaiian chicken, a salmon club, or mag • 'It wa* graat! n» he said. "We're always coming nificent eggplant (served on a up with new recipes. Whatever is bun) sound? Create-you-own restaurant tart vary unique and different. (For pizza, a cucumber with raspber homey and relaxed. I instance), customers can order ry vinaigrette and goat cheese any type of vegetable sandwich sandwich, and, a selection of also like the fact that from asparagus to artichoke to soups and salads are options. there is no smoking.' portobello" Brockway ordered the raspber When you order a sandwich, ry chicken. She also had a gar- Ellen Brockway ask for a sarnplo of The Grand dejujajad with raspberry vinai Mayo, a spicy herbal mayo. grette dressing " that she Customer "We 3on*t use regular mayon • described as "delicious'' Her naise," said Kawas. husband, Gary, ordered a Reuben When he purchased the Pricing is an important key to sandwich. restaurant, "the business wasn't . success, commented Kawas. "The garnishes, which were doing good," said the 30-year-old. "(Customers can get) a like a side dish, complimented "1 had to do a lot of changing to gourmet portobello sandwich for . the meal," she said. "There were gourmet food with a coffeehouse $6.50. I've priced it right for the oranges, kiwi, pomegranate and theme. I added couches." people around here to accommo grapes." He also started some "theme" date their wallets." Desserts were big and deca evenings. Frequent patron Diane Pettis dent, commented Brockway. *T For a fee, on Tuesdays, cus agrees. had the Black Forest cake. My tomers can converse one-on-one "I usually go for coffee after husband had the carrot cake. He with a -psychic, and, on Wednes the show," said the Redford resi finished it with a little help from days, a lawyer is available for dent. "It's not pricey or expen his friends.'' consultation. sive" Lance Kawas has owned the Fridays and Saturdays, said Pettis also enjoys the salads. eatery since April, 1997, Kawas, feature various enter "WhHt impressed me was the "I found a place to write my tainment from local artiste freshness of the curly endive and screenplays." said the Dearborn Every second and last Sunday of arugula." resident. the month is poetry night, "Pro She recommends the Saturday So, who's in the kitchen while fessionals and amateurs are wel night folk singing. he's writing? come." Tve been doing the cooking," How does he describe the Mary Quinley is a Livonia resi said Kawas. "I have (also! menu? dent utio uritin about dining trained three other people, My A blend of Los Angeles flavor and travel for the Observer mamma taught me. She was a with some French influence, Newspapers. good cook" STATT PHOTO *r Btu BUSLCI WHAT'S COOKING E ATI NO OUT Send dinner specials, menu The event will feature a sam 845-9651. Event proceeds benefit Here are some of the restau $13.95- $21.95. Reservations; CVS/Pharmacy in Farmington, changes, restaurant renovations, pling of fine wines, cigars and a the hospitality scholarship pro rants we've recently featured an Recommended for dinner Credit (248) 477-1880-. Open: 11 a.m tu and other items to Keely Wygo- strolling buffet. Guests will also gram. our Dining page. If you'd like to cards; All majors accepted, 1.0 p.m.. Monday-Friday; 4-1-0. nik, Assistant Managing Editor have the opportunity to bid on New Orleans style masks and recommend a restaurant fur us to B David's New York Deli — p.m., Saturday; closed Sunday, Features Group, Observer News an array of sports memorabilia. costumes are not required, but feature, send menu, or M/^T.S- 15215 Farmington Road, south of- Menu: Italian cuisine major credit cards accepted. price from $6-..95 to $15.95. menus. Admission $5 adults, $4 meals only, wines by the glass 965-9500. Open: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. a Luijfi'n — 23360 Farming- Burgers and sandwiches are seniors, $3 children under age are excluded. Call (248) 348 5555 Sjuriday-Tuesday';; 11 a.m. to 11 B The Toast of Hockeytown ton Road, in the Downtown S3,95'to $5.95, Credit cards: All — Wine tasting evening to bene 12, Call (248) 349-7640-for infor for reservations and information. p.m. Wednesday-Thursday: 11 Shopping Center, across from cards except Diners Club. fit the Konstantinov and Mrtat- mation. B D'Amato's — with restau a ,m. - 2 a. m.. F fi d a >. • IS atu rd a v. sakanov Family Funds 6-9 p.m. B Mardi Graa Madneas — rants in downtown Ann Arbor Menu: American favorites Sunday, March 12'at Hockey- The Henry Ford Community Col (734) 623-7400; and Royal Oak including ribs and burgers with town Cafe, 2301 Woodward Ave., lege Hospitality Department will (248) 584.-7400, has designed an an eclectic rmxof entrees such as PRIME RIB DCS IN ER Detroit, inside the Second City hold its annual spring banquet online newsletter as part of its Spinach and Brioche Encrusted iia<«rf,jpy»w...... • B Building. Tickets $175 per per 5:30-9:309 p.m. Saturday, April 1 Web site. To check it out, visit Whitefish. Cost: Appetizers, son, call (313) 396-7575, guests in the Pagoda Room of the Stu www.damatos.com $5,95-$9,95, sandwiches $5-7, must be at least 21 years of age. dent Center on the Dearborn pasta, $11.95^15.95, entrees. NOW EVERY- Join the entire Bed Wings • campus. 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MAftCH - 17, 11. 11. ft. U Visit Our • Party reservations SATURDAYS JUTATHQUttHT Focuson BY KlMBERLY A. MORTSON and that in order to effect change it STAFK WRITER has to start with just one mum, or kmort«[email protected]«t women, one dad or individual who cares. One million-moms-marching, moti "This has to be done in a bi-parti vating, making a difference. san fashion for the safety and well That's the objective of a grass roots being uf .our children- If Congress issues in effort by a mom to inspire one million isn't going to be responsive on Moth mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, er's Day then they'll see our response MARGO DEWEY godmothers, future mothers and hon on election day," said Case, "But I orary mothers to march on Washing don't see that most responsible gun ton with the goal of prompting Con owners would object to licensing." ' March gress to improve current gun control While the actual May 14 march in legislation. Washington may not be the way Women have a lot to do, and a little New Jersey organizer D'onna Dees'- everyone wishes to have their voice gratitude seems appropriate, For this Thomases is hoping the "Million Mom heard. Case said there are numerous reason,-Henry Ford Community Col moms, March" - slated for none other than other ways people can contribute lege will host several activities to Mother's Day. May 14 - will draw such as contacting their legislators, honor women during the month of attention to the need for what she distributing postcards, taking the March, 'vhich has been designated as calls a "common sense gun policy." can a issue to their churches, service orga Women's Recognition Month. Dees-Thomases says she was nizations and mom groups or partici Women's Recognition.Week first took appalled by the images she saw on pating m a local version of the place at HFCC during the week of erence television in August 1999 as young national walk on the same day. March 3, 1975. The program was start children were being led away from "Write, call or e-mail your opinion You could say the shooting death of their California day care as an armed ed in order to bring attention to the about gun legislation whether you a 6-year-old girl in Mt. •Morris Town shooter mamnd freely special problems and unsung achieve eu.iitact yuur iueul state representa ship is a tragedy, but it goes beyond "One week later, I applied for a per-^ ments of women. The period was pro tive or" the president of the United ^hat. It's just pliin sick! mil. to march on the.Mall in Washing claimed Women's History Month in States so that it remains in the fore We have had too many deaths of ton, D,C, nine months later. As a March 1996r 'Following the national front of their.minds and they take children as a result of a lack of gun mother. I know what can be created consensus that women's contributions action." said Case "We can't let control. Maybe that's why the May in this: amount of time." stated Dees- deserve more acknowledgment. senseless acts of gun violence happen 14, 2000 "Million Mom March" in Thomases. HFCC's Focus on Women Program any more." Washington P.C. makes a lot of With just two months left until the extended the week into the full month Case is working collaboratively sense. If a million moms i and dads! event media attention and committed of March, with co-coordinator Lori Mizzi- could-influence Congress to make marchers have swollen to vast pro PARENTS MOBILIZE Events will be held in Room L-14 of Spillane of Troy, a logistics manager some crucial changes regarding gun portions thanks to such notable spon HFCC's Liberal Arts Building, located KM tin- Untied Slate* Ai my. Mizti- control, then maybe our children will sors as the National Parent/Teacher FOR GUN LEGISLATION at 5101 Evergreen Road in Dearborn Spillane says nobody should be naive be safe while trying to get an educa Association, Oxygen,com, Guess and and are free and open to the public, enough to believe this event is the tion. Northwest Airlines. unless otherwise noted, The schedule ultimate solution. Who would have thought 10 years "This initiative has been a true The current Michigan State of events is as follows. "This is just one thing we can do to ago that children could be gun nod ,> lifinir'of love'by a silent group out Firearms Law states that owners of down by other •children? It seems each there,"' said Barb Case, the metropoli handguns, rifles and shotguns are not make change," said Mizzi-Spillane March 13 decade brings a new battle for youths tan -Detroit MAIM co-coordinator and required to be licensed. the mother of two young children. Hrr story. to fight. First it was smoking in the Plymouth resident.' "I've been most "In order to drive a car or cut some "It's not an attempt to take .away Judge Carolyn Archibald will >peak someone's second amendment rights 1980s, then drugs and alcohol in the impressed with the progress made, one's hair von need to be licensed. about her work in criminal jusTk-e from 1990s and now semi-automatic .., it's a way to insure that rio other initially by one mom from her base That's for the public's protection. 11:1() a m. to noon. weapons in the new millennium. ment, into a powerful movement Why is it that we don't insist that children have to lose their life or be It's a bit frightening to think what that's only months away from coming gun owners du the same'" added afraid to go to*school because of gun March 14 could be next. We need to put a stop to fruition." Case. violence." Witnicn and thu .Muslitii Faith to all of this. We need to stop blaming Case, the .mother of four children One of the most amazing aspects of The Troy' mother said two. buses Wanda Fayez. president of the everyone else and start taking ranging in age the pre-march- have been secured through a partner Islamic Women's Club {'or the Mostjue responsibility for our own children. from 10 to 21. coordination has ship with Greyhound to take of the Islamic Center of America, will The boy who allegedly shot his class says the tragic bt.-i.-ii the ability marchers to Washington,'D.C.. the discus's stereotypes and truths about mate to death lived in. crackhouse shootings at to spread the weekend of May 12-14. Mizzi- the contemporary Arabic woman in where he ended up as a result .of his J o n e s b o r o , word and recruit Spillane estimates 2,000 people from America, The talk will be held from father going to jail and his mother £*V:tfc. Columbine and active partici the metro-Detroit area are committed 11:10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. being evicted from their home. Granada Hills pants via the to participating and she's expecting The father most, recently appeared a re senseless Internet. The more from other parts of the state. March 15 . on television examples of t he MILLION Million Mom "I'm ecstatic about the response'. • H-'owi'n'V .//ctt/fA /K-.NU(-.--: What von • 'Parents stating he didn't unnecessary vio March has a suc It's all good and a step in the right tU't.'d ti> knuw nuif ... ami in thf 2 Is/ r are... going understand why lence that cries cinct yet'Informa direction. said Mizzi-Spillane. Century his sou did what out for better gun tive Web 'site for Northwest Airlines and Pro Air are Kathenne A. Howe. HFCC nursing to have to he did because mom regulation. anyone, interested also offering discounted fares if you instructor, win"'discuss women's health take respon he should have. "The Million MARCH in the event and identify yourself as a participant in issues from 10:10 a.m. to 11 a.m. sibility for more common Mom March isn't the issues being- the Million Mom March. "Anyone can sense. Well how MOTHERS' DAY 2000 March 16 raising their about prohibiting furthered by participate, whether you're a mom, could this young gun sales or gun marchers jsee future mom or what .we call an 'hon Campus Writers: "Worinn Wrih-rs.* own chil boy know any o w n • e r s. h i p , ' ' related story V orary mom,' such as grandparents or Women faculty members wilt share thing different dren...' because I believe there are lawful It has been the consensus of those aunts and uncles." their works in progress from 11.:10 when he obvious- uses for a gun like a rifle for hunting. involved, from -marchers tike Case to Participants are being sought to a.m., to 12:30 p.m. ly had no role But I do believe there is an immedi ;MMM state of Michigan coordinator join the march. For more information models? He must have been influ March 20 ate need for gun control legislation Spring Venema. that the gun violence call <8*Si 989-MOMS or visit the Web enced by his environment. It happens Mi'n and Masvutntilit.'N and that licensing is a necessity " epidemic isn't someone else's problem site at www.million momniarch.com everyday. James (Iruber from the t'niver^ity of Children thirst for direction from MLChigaii• Dearboriv wi11 exp 1 ore t he the time they are born. They follow a ways that masculinity is socially con parent's every move. They imitate UB structed, through myth, rituals, litera even when we think they aren't ture and film and structured, by insti watching. So, it's vital that we show We, as mothers, endorse the following... tutional process including law. educa them how to respect life and other tion and religion. The talk will be held human beings. No child should ever m Sensible "cooling off" periods loaded-chamber indicators and'child- guns, IFI the wrong hands; is s.tmply. . from 11:08 a.m. to noon. hold a weapon in his/her hands. and background checks proofing. unacceptable. We oa-il on the hke If Congress agrees to;, the-endorse • We belt2ve that it. is only common- • Limit purchases to one handgun • minLfeci"t0 work with community law March 21 ments of the Million Mom March sense that sensible "cooling off" pen per month enforcement, agencies to,offer swaps It's a Mail; Mad, ,\fa>.•'., Wnrtd. including requiring all:handgun own^ ods and extensive background We believe that it is only, common of meaningful goods 'and services for •Women in non-traditional occupa ers to be licensed, limiting the pur •checks be required of an individual sense to end straw purchase transac guns. And that the guns be destroyed tions will share their stones in a panel chase of handguns to one per month who wants to purchase froni any per lions where an individual who may by the proper authorities; in turn, we. discussion, led by Lt. Shonda Leary. and conducting extensive background son or place weapons intended only legally purchase a firearm is hired to' the mothers, will patronize all child Detroit firefighter from 11:1() a.m..'to checks on any individual who wants for killing or injuring humans. purchase firearms for Gun traffickers. fttendly. nonvioieni-'spansors who jom. 12:30 p.m. to purchase a weapon, then maybe • License handgun owners and reg ThejS'e guns are sold .on the illegal us in this mission. our children will have a chance. ister ail handguns market and eventually wind up on our • Recruitment March 22 We could have metal detectors set We call qri Congress to require all nation's streets, killing our kids. Our aim is to recruit, from all walks'. Feminism in. the 1.1st Century. up.at every kindergarten, middle handgun owners to be licensed; in • No-nonsense enforcement of gun of like', mothers, grandmothers, step Virginia 1'agaitelli Caruso. HF'CC school and high school to ensure the addition, handgun owners must regis laws- We call, on all officers of t fie mothers, 'godmothers, foster moth history instructor, and .Paillette Chil safety of our children, but that's not ter their weapons with the proper law to assume a no-nonsense ers, future' mothers,, and'all others dress, HFCC Kngli.sh instructor, will going to solve the problem. We could authorities. These simple actions approach in enforcing existing'.gun wiHmg to he "honorary mothers", in join Lora Lemport. director of women's blame teachers, the movie industry, make sense;, laws and to join us in our mutual oni this -crusade. Our goat rs to educate, studies ai the l.'niversity of Michigan .- the television industry, the media and • Safety locks on all handguns sade for stronger legislation. and mobilize the mothers of America ' Dearborn and Sandra Wrav-McAfee, everyone et»e for our mistakes that Guns, like every other consumer M CnMstmant of help from corpo to'this cause. Our commitment as mathematics professor at l'M-1), for a «*<* pas« t>n to mir children, but that's piuduct sold irr'AfiieficA, have to rate America voi.ing eiti/i;i'isi is fu leaifie Our j^oais panel discussion, winch will, be held not going to solve the problem, meet minimum safety standards, Gun We call on all child-friendly, nonvio by Mothers.' Day, 2000. from 1110 -am to ivKm Patent* ar* just going to have to manufacturers should have to design lent stores, companies, and corpora tak« responsibility for raising their guns with locks built in, and with lions to sponsor us in these pursuits Source. Million' Mom March litera March 23 orwa children iil order for thia war other common sense devices like by advertising our message that ture Domea/h- Virrienie against th« innocent to end. Karen Porter, director of First Step Think about this. What if Congress •••• Western Wayne Cmint> Project: -on built a prison for parents whose chil dren have committed a crime such a* Domestic Violence A^saiilt, will lea ii The Observer A Eccentric/ THUBSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 *MMMM**l«^^H«M^*«NMHMe*Niea**SMp!qppiN^sHpmqi*tla*^ Cmf OF GARDEN GITY NOTCCE OF ADOPTION REUNION* P4JEARC TABS NOTICB that at its Regular Meeting of MondlrA Fstaraary 38» 3000. the City Council of the City of Garden City did adopt the following As space permits, the Observer A reunion is planned for July 29. Class of 1960 stage for the summer of 2000, ;Ordtaeaeeitl»publk • 6V Eccentric Newspapers print, (248) 540-2917 or (248) 358-4490 A reunion is planned for July. If you art intereeUd invciuntmr- , • QWHNANCENaSMW without charge, announcementsMMMNGHA M ttANOiM (810) 465-2388 ingor would like mat* infarma* AN ORDINANCE FOB THE CITY OF GARDEN CiTV pfclaee reunions. Send Me tionpUawmH PBOVIDINGTHAt TVl COME <#P ORDINA*K»FrjRTHB Class of 1970 : information to Reunion*, A reunion is planned for July 1, Class of 1070 (313) 834-3010- ' GfW 0» CUhmttt OTV, fTILS Xttl. CSAMIEII UNI Ml • • Observer A Eccentric Newspa : Ajwttjjpl^^ (510) 623-0906 or by email at Is planning a reunion. per*, 362B1 Sch&oleraft, LivoHubSpauld9aol.com (310) 277-i316 or (248) 426 6888 aas*ofl950 LARCENY; ATTEMPTED LARCENY AND PROVIDING A nia 48150- Please include the A reunion is planned for June. ;i»GRTO» GARIMSN CtlY IOEBKBY OftDAfNBt date of the reunion and the first Class of 1960 (810) 773-4253, (248)685 2083 ; THAT CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OP GARDEN and last name of at least one Class'of. 1975'. RONALD D. SHOWALTER ALLYSONMlBETTIS -^.Parking will be available at Race entry forms area also To order a registration form Treasurer/City Clerk 24; $1J by March 31; $20 by Mayor Hazel Park Harness Raceway, available throughout the Detroit for Detroit'* Ract for the Cure, April 7 and $40 thereafter. There Adopted: February 28,2000 with shuttle buses to the zoo area including all Jacobson's, call (800) KARMANOS(80O527- is no race day registration* Dona FvtHtki U*t**> », *»0 LBtfmr/ beginning at 6;30 a.m. Art Van Furniture, Lakeshore 6266). On-line registration is tions to help raise additional This year's award ceremony Mammography Center,. Kar- also offered at funds are always welcome. following the race will be hosted manos Cancer Institute regional www.karmanos.org (race-for-the- CITY OF GARDEN CITY by WD1V-TV/4 "Good Health* offices and area running stores cure-Detroit NOTICE OF ADOPTION reporter Li la Lazarus. after Feb. 20. The entry fee. is $15 by March PLEASE TARE NOTICE that at its Regular Meeting of Monday. February 28,2000, the City Council of the City of Garden City did adopt the following Ordinance: the public CITY OF GARDEN CITY CITY OF GARDEN CITY ORDINANCE NO, *»-025 NOTICE OF ADOPTION NOTICE OF ADOPTION ANORJMNANC«OrTHECITTOFGARDENCrTTTO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its Regular Meeting of Monday, February AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its Regular Meeting of Monday, February 28, 2()00. the City Council of the City of Garden City did adopt the following 28, 2000, the City Council of the City of Garden City did adopt the fpUmriSR OF GARDEN CITY, TTTLK Xltt, CHAPTER 132, Ordinance: the public SECTION laiR, PROHIBITING RETAIL FRAUD, Ordinance: the public THIRDDEGREE; PENALTDZa ORDINANCE NO.&&-037 ORDINANCE NO.M-034 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY TO AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY THE CTTY OF GARDEN CTTY HEREBY ORDAINS: PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, TITIJE HO. CHAPTER 132, SECTION THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, TITLE XHL CHAPTER 13* CTTY, TITLE XHL CHAPTER 1SS, SECTION 13JUW SHALL BE AND BE AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO BE THE SAME HEREBY IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: I3*,28 PROHIBITING ISSUING CHECKS WITHOUT SUFFICIENT FUNDS; PENALTIES. NUMBERED 132.82, PROHIBITING ARSON OF * SeetUai ISSJqSsVlSL R*4*U fraud; third degree, PERSONAL PROPERTY; DEFINITION; PENALTIES. THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS; '_' Seetkw 1. A person who does any of the following in a store or in its THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: intmediate vicinity is guilty of retail fraud in the third degree; a THATTHE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN jgaiademaanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 99 days or a CITY, TITLE XIII, CHAPTER 132, SECTION 132,28 BE AND THE THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN .-'ftae •*# not mas* than $60000 «r 3 tones the vali» of the dafferentie m price, SAME HEREBY IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: CITY, TITLE Xni, CHAPTER 132 BE AND THE SAME HEREBY IB praperty stolen, iff money or property obtained or attempted tob e obtained, Section 132.28. Drawing on insufficient funds; penalties. AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO BE NUMBERED 133JS.TO whichever is greater,..or both imprisonment and a fine: . Section 1, A person shall not make,draw, utter, or deliver any check, READ AS FOLLOWS: ^. (a) While a store is open to the public, alters, transfers, removes and draft, or order for the paytnent of money, to apply or otherwise, upon any Section 1S2J12. Burning ot p«r*onai property; penalties. replaces,;«weesk,-'or otheTwies misrwpreaeirts the price at which property is bank or other depository with, intent to defraud and knowing at the time of Section 1. A person who willfully and maliciously burns any personal affisred for saiel with the intent not to pay for the property, or to pay less the making, drawing, uttering, or delivering that the maker, or drawer does property, other than personal property specified in Michigan Compiled Laws fiuw the price at which the property is offered for sale, if the resulting not have sufficient fundi* in or credit with the bank or other depository to Sections 750,72 and 750.73.-owned by. himself or herself or another person dirlerence m price is less than $200.00; pay the check, dn*ft, or ordfer in fulj upon its presentation is guilty of a crime. '. 0») While a store is open toth e public, steals property of the store that is Section 2. A peraonnhall not make, draw, utter, or deliver any check, Section 2. If the value of the personal property burned or intended tob e offered forsal e at a priceless than »200,00. draft, or order for the payment of money, to apply on account or otherwise, burned is l«s« than $200 00. the person is guilty of a misdemeanor upon any bank or other depository with intent to defraud if the person does punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not mote [ (a) WJth tha intSat to defraud, obtains or attempts to obiaio money or than $500.00 or 3 times the value of the personal property burned vr ;irepertj froei the store as a nftutd o* exchange far ptt^rty that was not not have sufficient fund* forth e payment of the check, draft, or order when 1 preeentation for payment is made to the drawee. This subsection does not intended to be burned, whichever is greater, or both imprisonment and a laid faraadhelojQg s toth * st^a, iftha attod&t cf njo^or the sralwof the •'fine.. ' Sropertjr, oUatoador attea^itod tob * obtain*^ ii lees than »200.00 apply if the lack of funds is due togarnishment , attachment, levy, or other lawful cause and that fact was not known to theperson when the person ,]- iewttasil A person who Mmm«* retiul fraud in the third segree shall Section 3- The values of personal property burned or intended tob e made, drew, uttered, or delivered the check, draft, or order burned in separate incidents pursuant to a scheme or course of conduct - »ot be proaecutod under MCt 750-360. • : Section 3. A person Who violates this Ordinance is guilty of a within any 12-month period may be aggregated todetermin e the totalvalu e '/ ReettgttS. tb» varoee of the dinVenoe in pric*v property stolen, money of personal property burned or intended tob e burned. "et pnpartTobtaiaed er attsmpud to be obtained in separated incidents • misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of not more than 93 days or a fin* of not mofe than 1500,00, or both; if the amount payable in the check, Section 4. The term "burn" as used in this Ordinance shall mean setting to a scheme or course of conduct within any UTa^th period may draft, or order is leas than $100 00. ' todeitnauie the total valoa mvoived in the o*fcw* under fire to,o r doing any act which results in the starting of a fire, Or aiding, REPEALl • This Ordinance only hereby repeals Title XHI, Chapter 132, couriaelmg, inducing, persuading or procuring another tod o such act or acta. Hftf Ordinanc* only hereby rspeals Title XIU, Chapter Section 132.28 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Garden City and REPEAL. This Ordinance is in addition to the ordinance* in the of the iaa» of 0>e Cod* of Ordmae**- tor the C% ef Oardte City, any .aftd all Ordinances or parts thereof which conflict or are inconsistent Code of Ordinances for the City of Garden City, and its amendments, and with tha provisions o( this Ordinance, and which are repealed only to the this Ordinance only hereby repeals any and ail ordinances or parts thereof ^asl teasSittetaet&X sad. *B ordiiianoes or parts Tfaereaf attUch *^t#k* or' : extent *f any conflict. Except as herein modified, said Code shall remain in which conflict or are inconsistent with the proyisioha of Uus Ordinance, and 'at* iEeMMSfstSM erMliithe slnrrielmis of tide neirtlfiss^e aert Tr*J»* • " L wtoth are repealed only to the extent of any conflict jExcept a* herein ^ewefcy np^M mtf U the extent of aiy caaum-fcxstpt as ' modified, said Code shall remain in full force and effect 'esassswv^Bssjss' RBSf^n CScR^W EBIflEllZ^SEEiMXBlZEI ,,t,r 2SKCE1 RflBi JESXRR^EJ *.-;•. , SMFV«eiAmMTY.' This ordinance and various parts, sections, nnd \gt ^^^"'^^^^^^^•Fl! ^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^ ^T^^^^i^^^^^^^^^ *r^^ ^"?^T ''MT er^^ ^^Tj^^i^ili'*" ?•'.•*> ' • '« «l L-Vj k UlkVBStkmtJkVtkVt J^Rr(H. VIsssR iga^aJlajLeSAilaat kaBhet isiaRwfa^nB^iV^RHikes' I ' "u^ ^ <•-**.. ckaaes lltei^of are hereby declared severable, tf any part, section, fiuTVRRARIlJTY. This ordinance and various parts,, sections, and , r_ ^^^^^ . ^^^•^^•^^^ae^BBaMS'^a ^^ >^^?^ ^^•T^^s^•a^^e^^• ^ ^^^^^STLTw^^^He^B^p^]jM^eaa^^PWS/^ JBti^aa^baemr-s^aseSSi .•UB^flaJkesat ^k^^yR^s^Uaj||j ,^^aaa^aa^aifehSBAsiF' ' 'R^F' isiaeJHSi _L_ eiAaaittoe, seateftce, dane, phrase, paragraph, or portion of this Ordinance clause* ^hereof are hereby declared severable. If any part, section, • ^|HBF^^™ ' ERjw ^••W^BEW. "pE^EfR#^Efl ^EErT^EffERSE|E*tf • ^yJ-EEE^B'* at fcra*yriMB« heU iarVabd br uneonatitutKmal by any court of competent subseetsoa, esutaace, clause, phrase, paragraph, or porttoa of & Ordmaaos "*" 'n*% 'Birrtt^ "lrstiiirw^ *r j'"' . jTirmaliitlan, aach • portions shall be deesaad separate, distinct and is for any reason held invalid or uneonatituttonal by any oourt of oompetant L JS^^^^^SJ^K. (^^t *' T'^W^^^^v ^^ • toiepl^aeatpraiiei0t¥s^«>chrrf4dmay»nafl not affect the validity of the jurisdiction such .portion* shall be deemed separate, distinct end -^^^*u . SJ^jj'"^* • ,mw*W sV independeot provisions and such holdings shall not affect the vafofity of the remahting portions thereof •riiHsiw RAVtMlji CLAI18R. Ail proceedings pending and all rights and 'traJtflBWat^eiistiajg, aeeaired or incarred, at the time this Ordinance takes SAVINGS CLAUSE. All proceedings pending and all righto and :slHctj jrl hereby savedI ajad swon prooeedinfs may be consummated under liabilities existing, acquired or incurred, at the time this Ordinance takes 4« lAriWOE LIJUIRI M inniiMiitw s^aeaavimfleth«ardWme«me|^ effect, are hereby saved and tush proceedings may be oonsunuaatod imdas . -M *^» .^BB^BBBjei^kA:1 ^B%- R4SMI '44iBftishr *e^P "J|i*^sre^B^ V^e^M| fP^P/ ^^e^^e* .^^e^^^F Thsf OrrHteaaea sbaR ant be cottatrwed to alter, affect, or and according toth e ordinance in effect at the tiune such propseamas are or [ jpt^eectilajft. Of preveat pnaMcuiien hereaAer instituted were commence This Ordinance shall not be construed to alfssv aflseti er ;ejW|ttteatry or iaspliedty repeated by this OMinsnee evade any pending prosenttton, or prevent prosecutioh heteaRsr inatitutod a code for aflboeee oammiUed prior 'to the Under any ordinance specifically or impliedly repealed by thjt Oi^toeaee F,pa4,ajpsai|lss. ftjwiliSlHilswpvio r toth e effisctivs adopting this penal regulation cede for offenses committed prter totb * bf ooaHtaaad- ar iaatttattd under of hi effitctiv* date of this Ordinanoe foraftmse e committod -prior toRw eRseRW' " * iia faraisa t the time of the sate of this Ordinance may be continued er UnKjtatsd iswdsy Of-Jl| aceordsnee with the provi««ns of any ordinance in bm sjt the ***<*** ^SsJi'V '.eReetive after legal coaassissiea of soeb flab 'ISjfrnkb'bS" or the' Act governing' DATE OF EFFECT. This Ordinsmea shall be sflWctiv* after puhtteatiem and ia aecordane* with the p*wiekm» ef Qbs Aet ''dR^Saiae^gCVsV' The provides* rf this »sesssd in the Code of Ordinanoee for INCLUSION INTO CODE OF ORDTNANCER toe avevMaas ef Ibis i ae4aasesuiBMftt thereto, aad shaUe* Otdbsaswe shall be included and iitoarsoratod in the "*- "^ri'ililsilsillii r tb tilt \f..-Y:'jv:'1 /1,.^..^, . -. m^l . ..p_».p_^-l_i|.-.l_i^ j^. n _ >. . } f r .-•t-^^eb-M.Mi-t-J-.Hn,^,.^ - ,LJ»_..V. J.fW*a^eaMa«aa«iaaMa*esi mmtmm Raffj gfflRfj The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 ANNIVERSARIES 4 ENQAQEMEWTS Earley Detter Robert and Kae < Reedw) Par Robert H. (md Betty h (Kirk) ley of Canton are celebrating Detter of Livonia are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary their 40th Wedding anniversary this month. thi# month. • Evo&n« Todd and Clyde Garden City Hospital in Gar Married March 9, 1950, the William Denton Jr. of Can Married March 18, 1950 at den City. He joins sister Des Eariey's have four children 24th Street Methodist Church, ton announce the birth of tiny M., 13 months. Grandpar Susan who is married to Jon their son Anthony Lee born the Dettere have two children ents are Suaann Grantham of Brown of New York, Douglas and five grandchildren. Their Feb 5 at Oakwood Hospital Redford, Michael J. Ference of Earley of Jenison, Philip Earley Annapolis Center - Wayne. aon Jerry Detter and his wife Westland and Pat Lynes of who is married to wife Nancy, Kathy, reside in White Lake Grandparents are Ida and Bill Saline. and Robert Earley. They have Denton of Canton and Stacie with their children, Justin and > Joseph Glenn Miller eleven grandchildren and one Chelsea. Their daughter, Diane and Jake Thomas of West- Jr. and Joann Miller of great-grandchild. land. Cireat-gTandparentB are is married to Jim Brady and Riverview announce the birth Robert Earley served in the lives in Farmington Hill* •with Richard and Yvonne Olmstead of Sarah Anne Feb. 14 at United States Air Force during of Westland and Myrtle ary and overseas students children Anme, Mary and Garden City Hospital in Gar the Korean War and retired throughout the years. Jimmy O'Brien of Wayne. den City. She joins brothers frpm Ford Motor Company in "My parents have always been Robert Detter is retired from B Brian and Tricia LeAn- Joseph Steven, 6 and Dearborn where he was respon plays Softball supportive of their children and his job at the post office and To celebrate their anniversary, nais of Garden City announce Matthew Aaron, 4 Grandpar sible for signing off on blueprint are very giving and caring peo ents are Joseph and Ara Betty is retired from working at Diane Brady will host a special the birth of Devon James- designs prior to production, ple They are the kind of parents a uniform store. In their free Philip Feb. 2 at Garden City Miller of Wayne and Steve dinner for family and friends in Robert and Rae have made every kid would want to have," time, the couple enjoy bowling. Farmington Hit la. Hospital in Garden City: and Vivian Hall of New their home in Canton since 1976 said son Douglas Earley. Boston, Betty also fishes and Robert Grandparents are Philip and and are members of the Calvary The Eariey's are looking for Sh aron LeAnnais of • Kevin Scot Ruahlow Baptist Church of Canton. They ward to celebrating their golden Northville and James Sopko and Victoria Sue Adams of are known for having been veFy anniversary in a special way. Myers-Shaw and Marilyn Forbe of Detroit. Wayne announce the birth of benevolent to transfer, 'mission- Margaret and Charles • Pete and Cindy Koetsi- Devin Scot Feb. 18 at Gar Woodrow Myers of Garden City er of Taylor announce the den City Hospital in Garden Menke-Caruso announce the engagement of birth of Wyatt Allen Feb. 4 at City. Grandparents are their daughter, Sharon Myers of Garden City Hospital in Gar William and Pamela Rushlow, Pam and Dave Lange of Red Ferndale to Darby Shaw of-Sar- den City. Grandparents are Rick and Debbie Adams, and ford announce the engagement nia, Ontario, Canada. Mary Koetsier of Farmington, Anita and Raymond Utter. of Shelly Menke and Ron Caruso' The bride-to-be is a 1978 grad .lack Koetsier of Grand Rapids • James and De'Anna of Livonia. uate of Garden City East High and Hazel Hinken of West- Coleman of Detroit announce The bride-to-be, also the School and from Eastern Michi land. the birth of Jaimes Renee daughter of the late Fred gan University in 1983; • Andre*- and Clenda Feb. 21 at Garden City Hospi Menke is sT'hur^ton Hi^h School graduate and Redford Her fiance, ts the son of Mary Grosjean of Detroit announce tal in Garden City. Jaimes and . John Jones of London, the birth of Abigail Grace joins siblings Ayana. ZhaneY 4 native. She is a commercial lines manager at Capital Insurance in Ontario and the later Vaughn Tilton Feb. 4 at Garden City and Martell, 5. Grandparents Shaw. He is a 1999 graduate H"spitJ»l '" r.'iyrltfn T^y .^fro ar-P .lampn Cnleman HI flpri Bloomfield Hills. Her fiance, son of Bill and Ann . fTOm Pro'ductivuy Point in the joins Andrew, 2 and Sarah, 14 Bernadette Barnett of Detroit. MicroSoft. Certified Systems months. Patricia Locke of • David Philip and Caruso of Redford, is a manager at Cash Way Tile in Allen Park. Engineer (MCSEi Program, Wayne is her grandmother. Heather Ann Cadogan of He has plans to relocate to Arbor during the late spring or • Michael Keith and Middletown, Delaware He also graduated from early summer — dependent Thurston High School in Red Ferndale where they will reside Bridget Forynski announce announce the birth of their The wedding will be held in Ann. . upon w-.ben a visa is-received. the hirth of D*rrian T^%e Feb son Connor Thomas born ford. ding vows on April 1, 2000 at St, 6 at Garden City Hospital in Feb, 4 in Newark, Delaware. The couple will exchange wed Robert Bellarmine in Redford. Garden City Grandparents Grandparents are Lydia and are Jim and Mary Abbott, Gene Olson of Plymouth and Jerry and Jan Bargowski and Gerri and Victor Lotrich of Michael and Diane Forynski. Newark, Delaware. ENGAGEMENT/WEDDING FORMS • Jeff and Cheri Robar of • Jill and Timothy Gor You can now print engagement and wedding forms from out Web Westland announce the birth man Jr. of Redford announce site at http://ob.server-eccentric.com. Visit our homt-page and click of their son Brian Thomas the birth of their son Trey on Suburban Living. Look for the highlighted link that says.engage Feb. 12 at Garden City Hospi Timothy born Feb. 22. Trey ment/wedding announcements.. Click on the title and'print the form tal in Garden"City. He joins joins siblings Joshua Allen that appears, on your screen Include a self-addressed stamped enve siblings Steven, 12 and and Alec James. Grandpar lope if you send a photograph to Community Life. 36251 Schoolcraft BROTHERS KEEPER Chelsea, 6. Grandparents are ents are Tim and Judy Gor Road, Livonia, Michigan, 48150, Attn; Kimberly Mortson Bob and Carole of Ida and Bob man of. Westland, Joyce - IN CONCERT - and Michelle of Plymouth. Trombly of Novi and Richard SATURDAY, MARCH 18 at 7:00 p.m. • Michael Terence and Trombly of Munising. Great- Tickets: $5.00 in acfvance or $8.00 at the door Elizabeth Grantham of Red- grandparents are Bernice Do you ••l! "'s-W' ford announce the birth of Gootee of Plymouth and Bill Michael E. Jr. Feb 12 at LaBelle of Westland. PANIC'•?» It's Not Just Tim to Plan. It's Tim Fear • Chest Pains •Tingling or Numbness Shortness of Breath • Pounding Heart ACT NOW Dizziness or Fainting • Shakiness • Sweating Robert J Bielski. M.D. and the institute tor Health Studies are currently seeing individuals who suffer from panic attacks to participate in' an investigational medication research study: Participants must be over 18 years of age AH research care is provided at no cost to those who qualify A stipend'*;!; be pat a Special Limited Time Offer EVER . to eligible participants. Please call toaay. '-^' \ V ;_ • Companion Crypts Starting The Institute For Health Studies Carvary Baptist Church a* 734-332-9153 Robert). Bielski. 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(616) 459 CAMP YES Rjmtty Plartfrtng fttcort * 4 Qvkto tor Survivon 1119 tat) ll| tattf* Tr*f, Ml www. c*mph»nry. org Ptott provKJ« rrw wlifi tnKxmdRofl obou» tt* odvontogw and sostiftg* of Mou«oi»uin Crypta Owe them the opportunity to experience yours with an advertisement in our 2000 Summer Camp Corner. Addrass Slot* Tip For information contact Rich : Ptwr* R«ocr> m* tmmr\ om/prri and am/pm Mod to 6»*n Eo*r Mwwtol Par*. 734-953-2069 35667 W«st Elflht MIX M LlvOfttO. Ml 4815? #7493 •• IV The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 mH^mtmm or to register, call (734) land. There will be prices The instructorX ft Kammo 522-4244. Volunteers are A luncheon will be served, Oris. Sign up at the front desk or call (734) 722-7632. UPCOMING needed in many areas. Tickets, at $10, will be EVENTS ASSISTED UVKM available at the front desk. "Driving Miss Daisy" has MMtNmON IANQUET Marquette House assisted been canceled. For more CLUBS IN Harria^Kehrer Post 3323 living facility, 36000 Cam information, call the cen Yeteran* of Foreign Wars pus Drive in Westland, ter, (734) 722-7632 ACTION seeks volunteers to'spend and its Ladies Auxiliary WtSTLAMP ROTARY pill hold the annual time with residents to pro The Westland Rotary Club Wayne/Westland vide an activity or a one- The Senior Resources meets 12:15*>.m. Thurs Police/Firefighters Recogni on-one visit. Call Peggy in Department (Friendship days at Joy Manor, 28999 tion Banquet Saturday, the activities department, Center) will sponsor sever Joy east of Middlebelt in April 1. It will take place at (734) 326-6537, al trips to Detroit Tigers baseball games this season. Westland. the Post Hall, 1055 S. ANftELCARE Wayne Road, Westland. Dates are June 9 against SWEET ASSUMES Angel Care is looking for the St. Louis Cardinals, Tickets are $10 per person volunteers to sew, crochet The County Connection and the event IB open to the July 14 against the Hous^ Chorus of Sweet Adelines or knit blankets and burial ton Astros, Aug. 18 against public. For tickets, call gowns to donate to local International is looking for Bessie Bell, (734) 326-6524, the Oakland A's and Sept. women who love to sing. hospitals for infants who 1 against the Texas Or the post hall, (734V326- die. Contact Mary Piontek The group sings a cappella 3323 Police and firefight Rangers. All are Friday music in barbershop style. for patterns and informa night games and will be ers will be honored for tion, (313) 534-6496. Rehearsals are 7 p.m. goiQg above and beyond the played at Cojnerica Park. Tuesdays at UAW Local call of duty. VETERAN'S HAVEN These interested should 898 at 8975 Textile, Ypsi- Veteran's Haven operates a sign up at the center's front lanti. For more informa tOLT Stilt** car, boat, camper and real desk, on Newburgh at Mar tion, call Paula at (734) The Westland Rotary estate donation program. ,^_ quette in Westland. For 995-4110. —" Charities Goii uuwng will Donations are tax-v information, call (734) 722- CHAOO be held Thursday, May 18, deductible. For informa fyg&tiMMtitst Pu^Mbrary^ " 7632. CHADD of Northwest «t Golden Fox, west of Ply tion, call (734) 728-0527. Current library hours are 10 a.m. in mouth; Participants will HEARING CHECKS Wayne County meets the play 18 holes of golf, with CAMELOTHALL . ^_..... _ ^ wi$m ••& **&*&• $ ti^ThwKky:'. Every third Tuesday of first Thursday of the registration 8:30-10:30 a.m. Camelot Hall Convalescent fwon to ^p.m. Sunday. TTtelihxiryU on each month, a representa month throughout the and an 11 a.m. shotgun Center seeks volunteers to betu^een Warren and Ford For more tive from Personalized school year at the Livonia start. There will be a conti spend time with residents, Hearing Care of Westland Civic Center Library, providing an activity or a will check and clean hear nental breakfast, lunch .:.--1... ^..., ^.,. 32777 Five Mile. CHADD and beverages at the turn, one-on-one pursuit such as ing aids free, 2-3 p.m. by is a nonprofit, parent- reading to blind people or and a filet mignon pupils attend Tuesdays es meet Monday-Wednes tion Army Wayne-West- appointment only. Call based, volunteer organiza just talking. The facility is dinner/banquet.. Registra and Thursdays, other day-Friday afternoons and land Corps Community (734) 722-7632 for more tion whose aim is to better located at 35100 Ann Arbor tion forms will be mailed in pupils on Mondays and Tuesday-Thursday morn Center, Volunteers are information. the lives of individuals Trail in Livonia. For infor early April For informa Wednesdays. A Friday ings for 3- to 5-year-olds. being sought who are inter SENIOR CHOW with attention difficulties. mation, call Esther or tion, call Kim Shunkwiler, enrichment class is also Little Lambs is a nonprofit, ested in tutoring children The Friendship Senior Call (313) 438-3099. Diana in the Activity (734) 728-5533, Tom North, available. The preschool is nondiscriminatory and adults 4-5:30 p.m. Choir, under the direction Department, (734) 522- T.O.P.S. (734) 421-1300, John Toye, located at 1421 S. Venoy, preschool. Call (248) 471- Wednesdays and Thurs of Robert Cassidy, meets 9 1444, Ext. 27. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (734) 729-TOYE, Ken Westland. Call (734) 728- 2077; days. For adult literacy a.m. Thursdays at the No. MI28, a support group Belanger, (734) 721-1810, PET-A-PET 3559. GARFIELD COOP enrollment or additional Westland Senior Resources for sensible weight loss, The Pet-A-Pet animal visi information, call orDicklsham, (734)729- QARDEN CRY C04P Garfield Cooperative Department Friendship meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays tation program provides Leau'Rette Douglas, (734) 5401 The Garden City Co-op Preschool offers programs Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, at Good Shepherd pet therapy with the help 722-3660. nursery has openings for for children 18 months to 5 Westland. Anyone who Reformed Church, Wayne of volunteers. Pets should m preschool classes for ages years of age. It is located at MOM'S MORNING OUT enjoys singing may join. Road and Hunter in West- be friendly, well-behaved, 18 months through age 4. Cass Elementary, 34633 Children ages newborn to 6 land. CallJackie at '.734) AT THE and must have current vac Tots class meets on Munger, south of Six Mile years old and their mothers cinations. There is a $5 Musical Chairs is a pro 722-7225. LIBRARY Wednesday mornings, and and west of Farmington may attend a Mom's Morn membership fee. Volunteer gram from Jazzercise T.O.PA 3- and 4-year-olds meet Road in Livonia. Call (734) ing Out 9-11:30 am every FRIENDS OF LIBRARY opportunities are available designed for exercisers Take Off Pounds Sensibly Mondays and Thursdays 462-0135. Thursday at Newburg The Friends of the William at Hope Nursing Care Cen older than 40. The program No M153 meets at 6:30 Parental involvement is United Methodist Church, P. Faust Public Library ter, 7 p.m. the third Tues BinLDMO. BLOCKS provides a low:to-moderate p.m. Wednesdays at Opti- required. Call Kelli at (734) on Ann Arbor Trail organization meets at 7 day of the month (Margaret Building Blocks Preschool workout. The exercise mEyes, Westland Super 513-7708. between Wayne and New p.m, the second Tuesday of Martin, (734) 721-2821) in Faith Lutheran Church, improves strength, flexibil Vision C«nter, 35184 Cen burgh, Livonia. Children each month at the library, and Marquette House, ST, MEL PRESCHOOL 30000 Five Mile, between ity, balance, posture, coor tral City Parkway, West- are grouped together by «123 Central City Park 10:30 a.m. the second St. Mel Preschool, 7506 Middlebelt and Merriman dination and cardiovascu land. Call (734) 427-5200. ages in rooms with two way. Call (734) 326-6123. Wednesday of the month Inkster Road in Dearborn in Livonia, is offering class lar endurance. It incorpo Leader, Michele, (734) 422- caregivers per room. The Meetings last about one (Loraa Johnson, (734) 425- Heights, has morning and es for both 3- and 4-year- rates resistance exercises 1726; secretary, Karen, program is an optional co hour and are open to the 1681). There are also open* afternoon classes for both olds. A Pre-Kindergarten using rubber tubing and (734) 729-6368. op, with parents working ublie. The Friends also ings at Garden City Hospi 3- and 4-year-olds. To reg Readiness class for 5-year- light weights with walking once a month. Call (734) PUSUC SPEAKMS gold a book sale during tal, 3 p,m. the fourth ister, call (313) 274-6270 olds and a Parent/Child and jogging patterns. Wear 422-0149. The Westland Easy Talk regular library hours at the Thursday of the month Toddler class for 2-year- loose-fitting clothing and library. V,nwA >^BiPSwa^ewSa4W. olds are offered. Call (734) comfortable shoes. Light ers Toastmasters Club No (Stacy Suida, (734) 458- The YWCA of Western 421-7359 for registration weights and an exercise 6694 (formerly Holy 4392). Wayne County Early m information. HISTORIC mat are suggested. Robert Smokemasters) teaches Childhood School Readi Cassidy is the certified public speaking at the WESTLAND ness Program is available FRANKLIN PTSA WESTLAND MUSEUM Jazzercise instructor. Sign club's weekly meetings 6:30 CENTER SCHOOLS to 4- and 5-year-old chil The Franklin High School The Westland Historical up at the front desk at the p.m. Thursdays at Denny's dren. The YWCA is located PTSA is seeking*members. Museum is open 1-4 p.m. Westland Friendship Cen Restaurant, 7725 N. SUtUltSAN CtflUMEN'S at 26279 Michigan in Membership is open to Saturdays at 857 N. Wayne Weettand Walkers meets Suburban Children's Co-op ter or call (734) 722-7632. Wayne Road next to West- Inkster. Call (313) 561- those who care about the Road, between Marquette land Shopping Center. Call the second Wednesday of Nursery has openings in its 4110. schools and the communi and Cherry Hill. Call (734) TRAVEL GROUP John Elbe at (734) 326- each month except during 2-year-old toddler-parent ty. Members need not have 326-1110. The Travel Group meets 1 the attmmer. Westland class on Friday mornings; CHARTS* SCHOOL 5419. The Academy of Detroit- a student in the school. FRIENDS MEET p.m. two Fridays a month Center, located at Wayne 3-year-old class Monday Price is $3 for students, $5 in the Westland Friendship and Warren roads, opens and Wednesday mornings; Westland.an Friends of the Westland entrepreneurial and busi for adults. Checks should Historical Museum meet at Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, its doors; to walkers begin and 4-year-old class on be made payable to unless a trip or program is BINGO ning at 7 a.m., at Arcade 2 Monday, Wednesday and ness charter school, serves 7 p.m, the second Tuesday Franklin PTSA and sent to planned. Programs include ST. MIL CHURCH byCKga's Kitchen Mall Friday afternoons- Classes children in kindergarten of January, March, May, through sixth grade. The 31000 Joy, Livonia, MI July, September and speakers, films, celebra Bingo games are held 6:45 waikinf ends at 10 a.m. run from September to 48150. tions of birthdays and May, Parents are required school emphasizes basic November at the Westland p.m. Fridays in St Mel education with business TUTORIAL PROOR AM Meeting House, 37091 weekly door prises. There '0ammimmmm .: • to help out at the school. Church's activities build and entrepreneurial skills A free tutoring program for Marquette, between New- is an $8 membership fee for All classes take place at ing, on Inkster Road north and offers a foreign lan students is offered at the burgh and Wayne roads. Westland residents; Call Newburg United Methodist of Warren. Doors open at 4 guage class, music and art, Salvation Army Wayne- Call President Jim (734)722-7632. ' ^P^^^^^T^^^*^'. ' Church on Ann Arbor Trail p.m. Food is available. a dress code and a comput Westland Corps Communi Franklin at (734) 721-0136. MONTHLY MEAL/DANCE AMcMMttknsi gei--togeth.er between Wayne and New- WFCLSSMO er lab with access to the ty Center, 2300 Venoy in Everyone is welcome. The Wayne-Ford Civic and adulta who burgh. For more informa Internet. Call (734) 722- Westland. The program, 4- League schedules its senior The Finesse Girls Travel i dwaftted ia held the sec- tion, can April at (734) 207- 1466 or (248) 569-7787. 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays and meal for people 50 and Softball Boosters hold kdFiiday of each month 7889. Thursdays, is for students older 11:45 am, to.4 p.m. bingo games at 6:30-9:45 tkeWeetland Bailey uraiptopus FOR SENIORS on the first Sunday of each p.m. every Monday to raise #kttfWl41722- Livonia Little Peoples Co ages 9 and older in Wayne, The Wayne-Westland Com Westland and Romulus. CAROPARHY/LUNCMEON month at the league hall, money for girls'softball munity School District has op Preschool is enrolling in The Friendship Center on Wayne Road two blocks programs. The bingo games profranM for 3- and 4-year For information on partici ongoing registration for tfa* pating or volunteering, call (Westland Senior south of F SpejWPieoctool. l*fJ* *•* activities Monday through belt in Westland, Proceeds tMiftitw.iak^i nlaMh f atJB.. •'.', , BHS •B^Bei^rBM W^P^P^^*™ •^^•^^^P*1, 7^ "^^^^lr^ . Wfj^W CWmdfjfr itej^ Thursday at the center, are used by the club to to 4:30 p.m, C«ar;34>ft«6- •'f §m?»0-i*ii9idwdsm*4WciRt a community program or event. Meo* type or print the infor- located on Marquette sponsor Little Laagwi base motion btb*M*d**(lynrikm to ThtVakndar, mtHandObterver, MSI SthooUraft, between Wayne and New. ball teams, the aUvation burgh roads. Mondays, ^lirookCoeyaWtf^ IM^^ Army and School for tine Senior Chorus at 1:30 p.m ; Blind. Call (734).422-6025 'IWNipty^ S? JRfllWSjajSiaPIF \. fafrffiomiyl\MricWpaptr> 0011063410* ifyo* ho* any question*. i ?! ?•;• Tuesdays, arts, crafts and or (734) 72*-868i. needlework at 9:30 a.m., . jr»r».- Wednesdays, Kitchen aiita latxii wllft tfiiit tfiaT Band, 10 a.m., bingo at 1 Bingina played at 11 a.m. Wftt. ; p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, Wednesdays at the Knighte "^^W.Wp^P^j? . arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m.; a of Columbus Hal), 35100 Hawaiian dance exercise Van Born, east of Wayne class will be held at I p m. Road in Wayne. Doors open every Wednesday in Hall A at 9 am Food i« available of the Senior Resources Proceeds go to charity Call Department (Friendship (734) 728-3020 for informa Center), 1119 Newburgh. tion KMiEF'™''-'-- mmmmmmmmmmm TheObtenier&Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 FUND-RAISERS ft BENEFITS U*ttng» hrthe Fund* A 0MM- mother of three who lives in Dinner Dance & Auction Satur Friday Match 31 and Saturday, free face painting. Rent 8 foot Ann Arbor Trail) in Livonia- Call /Ns should be submitted in writ; Redford Township., and is suf day, March 18 at St. Mary's Cul* April 1 at 19750 Beech Daly tables (racks also available) 422-0149 for information. ing no later than noon Friday for fering from numerous seizure tural Center on Merriman Road Road in Redford. Free admis Free childcare for table renu the next Thursday^ /saue,Jhey disorders and othercomplit*- iaJUvottiatfrbenefit the woAof• * sion. Black Jaclu-craps, roulette, pn/j free lunch ticket for *flh)f TKJ Rt KiiitWRt Ktmttmth'* can be mailed to 3625% School. tions. CHHCS. To make a donation or big wheel, and 50/50 raffle. Food renters. Call the church at 422- MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) craft, Livonia 48150, or by fax Friends and Neighbors are spon for ticket information call (734) and bar. For more information 0149 or Vjcki at (734) 513-0167 Mom's Sale is just around the at (734) 591-7279. For more soring this event to help cover 522-4244. call (313) 531-0371. SFMM MMMAOI SALS comer. Kent a table at the sale information, call (734) 953- medical expenses and treat MOM 1 MOM SALE MOM tO MOM ftALl Mark your calendars May 5 from and turn your children's gently 2131 or e-mail kmort$on@oe, ments at the Mayo Clinic. A mom to mom sale will be held Mom to Mom Sale at Newburg 9 a.m. to 5 pjn. and May 6 from used items into cash. St Edith's homecomm.net CtWCH FUMMWm from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m Saturday, United Methodist Church from 9 9 a.m. to noon is the Spring Pariah Hall in Livonia from 9 wtmmm RIMM/USIM Clarenceville United Methodist March 18 at Sacred Heart a.m. to 1 p.m. April 29, Hot dogs, Rummage Sale at Newburg am to noon Saturday, May 13. A spaghetti dinner fund-raiser Church is selling Entertainment Church Activities Center (29125 drink, bake sale and clown with United Methodist Church (36500 Call Karen (734) 266-6182. will be held from 4-8 p.m. on passbooks to raise money for the W. Six Mile Road) on Six Mile Wednesday, March 22 at the church. The coupon books cost just east of Middlebelt. Children's DQflS. Hubert VFW Halllocated $40 and are available by calling clothes (newborn and up); mater at.,87»45 Schoolcraft Road, just Jim Robinson at (2481 3474535 nity; toys, and baby furniture. east of Inkster Road in Redford or the church office at (248) 474 Bake sale. For more information Township. Donations requested 3444. call Jennifer (249) 426-6227. are $5.00 for an adult and $3.00 ST. FAT** DANCE/AUCTION Please tell and bring a friend, The 10th Annual for children. This fund-raiser is Community Hospice & Home ST. AQATHA VE«tt M0HTS being held by the Friends of Care Services, Inc. will host St. Agatha will hold Vegas Kelly Mullett. She is 30-yoar-old their 8th annual St. Patrick's Nights from 7 p.m. to midnight Put best foot forward for a good cause iNDOO The Make-A-Wish Founda It is a chance for donors to ers, family members, and neigh tion® of Michigan recently meet wish families, for wiah bors to form a team and share announced their first "Walk for families to meet volunteers, for the fun. Wishes" fund-raiser scheduled everyone who helps share the • .Refreshments will be avail for Saturday, March 25 at Mines poyser of a wish to.be together." SUPER FM able at the end of the walk. You Park. The Walk for Wishes 5K fun may want to bring a canteen or Walk for Wishes is a 5K (3.1 walk will take place Saturday, water bottle with you. The World's Greatest Indoor Carnival!! mile) fun walk for families of all March 25 at Hines Park/Nankin • Walk for Wishes will take ages. The Make-A-Wish Founda Mills Pavilion (located on Hines place snow or shine — so bring Rides + Games + Food + Entertainment tion of Michigan grants the Drive between Farmington and an umbrella in case of inclement wishes and dreams of children, Merriman Roads). Registration between the ages of 2 1/2 and 17, begins at 8 a.m, and the walk, 9 Because Ihe average value of a Ride All The, Rides For Just One Price!! with terminal or life threatening a.m. Avish is $5,000 and the Make-A- Walk for Wishes details illnesses ArrnrHing to organi2-_ Wish Foundation does no tele- ers, all pledges for walkers will include: phone soliciting, fund-raising benefit the foundation who • The walk is about three events like the walk help con* granted 274 wishes in Michigan miles long. The entire route is tribute significantly to the orga T«n B»s Days last year. paved and handicapped accessi* nizations ability to grant so "Walk for Wishes is much ble. No running please. more than a fund-raising effort. • Anyone can participate many wishes annually. It is a community wide program jvithput cost. We do ask you to If you are interested in making to celebrate the difference that complete the registration form so u donation or participating call caring people can make in the that we can know of your inter (517) 347-2282 or (80Qi 622 March 17-26 lives of children who suffer from est in. our organization. WISH. There is no registration life-threatening illnesses and • Teams of walkers are fee to participate. A $50 pledge their families*. encouraged. Join with co-work earm a long alceiv T-shirt. pontiac Sflverdeme Unlimited Ride Tickets: Special Deals: Free parking every day Mon-Thur $10 Non-riding parents free Weekends $12 with paid child Live on Stage! 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Ask us Well £i\e von the latest on diagnosis. trcatwMl Comprehensive Cancer Center options and clinical trials, or help vou £et 3 second opinion Use I he lads to ehait yo«it U\HM- I'l'MVCi'^iTv O' V'i"'*:U*'r Cancer AtiflwferlJne: 1-800-865-1125 *)'\p : wMw fjnrlr mpd h r»r1. mm «•* The Observer A Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 BETHEL BAPTIST TEMPLE 29475 W. Six Mile, Livonia 734-525-3664 "•BWARD j Sunday School ,,..., 10:00 A.M. \m imtiiktihm*imtMOmii Morning Worship . .11:00 A.M. 40000 SiiMlla Road j Evening Worship .6:00 P.M. ImtmeetthmW rteftNlnl, MH INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Wed. Family Hour , . .7:15 P.M. 10101W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth 248^374-7400 YOUTH AWANA CLUBS b Mum W. ot SneWoo f« Dr. JmmeH.ltcQuln, Peater 'A Church That's Concerned fVom M-14 tak* Gotttrooaon Rd. South Oft. RICHARD FREEMAN HTmaiaBi faiBlnat About People' WWWWWmWfmW •••• Bf«^pfaiaBa| PASTOR 734459-9550 Sunday Sotool Or. wm. C. Mooro • Paste* »ttJMIt11:ttA.aV 8:00 Prayer & Prai*< Service 4t^.aBiaBBa^aBkBBBBaB*JhaBaaBVa>mj ' NPW ROPF M03 S. Wayne Rd. • Wayne, Ml Wka\\\\\\\\\\\ tVtflliiWIayVfaWy < *~** " AA**A *J ;*_.__* Mi^ij.* Av, a v.n awn ml l Pa¥^BaaaaH ' >¥ & V/l 9 JO Lifeline Contemporary Service • < totals JLM. BAPTIST (734)738-2180 P^K] ,11:00 Traditional Service £vaawi f eafvica '^••^••'•. ak ;^J SJBMI.ifKlMCfNapaW •-StftOAY SCHOOL (NURSERY PROVIDED) CHURCH jn&mm *«•* wHI UN HurauSr^^rovfOwtr ^••'ikigiWB^^ HF3 C0NT1NENTAiBRI BREAKFASI T SERVED 8:00-9:30 a.m. \ w«aa»«tar em*», T '.'HJ-iii'i'."".^.!!,!-'.!. W ^Mv^emfcrUlWrftisim New St. Paul Tabernacle Church of God hrt Christ CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH -:^'---:T;^jt -- w-k and Grandmont Roscdale Park Christian Day School Rev. Luther A. Worth, Sr. Pastor Bishop PA. Brooks, Pastor &. Founder Rev. Robert Bayer, Assist. Pastor 15340 SoumJWd Drtve at FenkcH"& Grand River — 7Vw? locations to servg you — ST. TIMOTHY CHURCH, USA W«w it. fowl Tiaaraurta Chatcw ^1^„R4 Quest PnNMh#f •Haj^tl* itiMal aaaaaaaaapaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa^aaaa^ahaaa^ F»i#a«^apaa»aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaWaaaaia>alW i^h'ITWi • n#^ BjaMjB)nM LrBv CArtpy B|B*V» KVBejfaJ Ci COBiy l«Ba^r««ti.iHmWfAM l*t Bat^aa-^aawB^Baaa-aaataBaa-jiaBW iaW^ M^ariBBaaaaaaaaaaaaaal The Observer A Eccentric! THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 »•#*, Children can be taught good behavior during worship services^•*•> s the pas cern, I know that young people there are parts to the service when they pray (e.g. fold hands, you can encourage good behavior Our children are of a differfcjt Mim ; tof of a only learn to behave by repeated that witl h> read from" a book, 4«~*&ryi££. If your child gets generation with different aee4** jQURMnrt close eyes, be silent and hate*,- Aichurc h viaita to such a service. It doesn't show them what will be read depending upon your faith tradi extremely distracting or respond to them as individual!. and the parent mean you should leave the chil (even if they can't read yet, it'll tion). Sing songs and pray squirmy, take them to the nurs Children learn by doing, *k$. of a young child, dren. There are some ways you be a teaching moment and may prayers at home that might be ery Let their behavior be your most worship services are baattftt I find it easy to can prepare them. Bringing kids hold their attention). During sung at worship. Bring quiet guide, but don't give up too soon. on hearing. We can enjoy-<«pjfl* understand to a house of worship doesn't prayer, if they have a hard time toys, soft booka, or coloring books • Don't worry about "appear worship experience with OM£ when parents have to be a chore for parent or being quiet, try softly whispering and crayons to the service. Bring ances". Everyone knows that children, if we properly prepatjk* tell me they're child. or humming to them as you a small snack for your child if children have their moments ourselves-. 1 am convinced thief- not Sure they • Don't expect total silence pray. necessary (it's better than hav and their moods. If you get lots God has a heart for children, tti Want to come to from your child (especially if it's 0 Set a good example for your ing to struggle with a hungry of stares, either ignore them, or we should too. „ a religious ser their first time or if they are kids. If you chat all the way toddler). find another place to worship ' Pastor Carta Thompson Powttf; PASTOR vice. Generally, POWELL under the age of 5). Before you through service, your child will • Use nursery or childcare as that is more conducive to normal has served Timothy ,Luther4j} they don't know enter the sanctuary, remind likely do so as well. a tool. Don't automatically check child movement and noise. For Church since September of 1994* how their chil them that we should all be quiet • Be prepared. Tell your child your child in at the nursery door get your own childhood, what She livee in Litttnia ivith Aje*» dren will behave. while in worship, Practice whis what might happen at the ser Keep your child with you in wor you may or may not have been husband and son Y<.>u can math. While I understand their con- pering before service begins. If vice. Teach your child what to do ship as long as possible, so that allowed to do. her at tUiivomafQuetzero (um ' ' RELIGION CALENDAR Listings for the Religious News luncheon of bread and soup. All services and child care provided. Call (734 > 453- Still Listening Will be in concert at 7:30 CHAMPIONS FOU CMLMEN should be submitted in writing no later will be held at First Presbyterian 4785. p.m Saturday, March 18 at Newburg Muhammad Ali and his wife Lonnie are than noon Friday for the next Thurs Church of Plymouth, 710 Church St. in United Methodist Church in Livonia spearheading "Champions for Chil day 's issue. They can be mailed to Plymouth. Worship leaders/lunch A grief share seminar for adults and f 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, between New- dren," a special fund-raiser for Luthetv,; 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, or providers are as follows: March 15, St. children will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sun burgh and Wayne Roads). Free will an Child and Family services to pro- ^J'. offerings; refreshments will be sold. For mote foster care and adoption place- '!j%; by fax at (734) 591-7279. For more John's Episcopal (St. John's Episcopal); day, March 12 at Family Impact Min more information call Diana at (734) ment, at 7 p m Saturday, March 18 ; \ii'; information, call (734) 953-2131 or e- March 22, First United Methodist (Our istries the pastoral care center of Tri- 455-7427.., General admission tickets to the evert!*- mait [email protected] Lady of Good Counsel); March 29, First City Christian Center located on Michi which include a live auction and movite Baptist (First Baptist); April 5, Saint gan Ave. (one mile east of 1-275) in Can JUMUEKkmNEY viewing of "When We Were KingtO are . umffXAM twom Kenneth (First United Methodist); and ton. Cost is $25 per person, $35 per cou Come to the Jubilee Journey "A Carni priced at $50 and are available at Tick- The Detroit Lutheran Singers, Eric April 12, Salvation Army (Salvation ple and family. Scholarships available. val of Saints" from 3-5 p.m. March 26 at Army). Donations to cover the cost of etMaster Outlets For information on a Freudigman, director and Doris Hall, Call (734) 326-7780 for information. St. Maurice Parish Hall, 32765 Lyndon, lunch benefit the Greater Detroit Part variety of special ticket." call < 734 > 354- . accompanist, will perform a concert of HERALD A WARDS CMNNO Livonia. Celebrate your faith, enjoy the nership for Training (a national initia 3600. sacred choral music with participation The Herald Awards dinner will be held fun and check out the food. Call 421- by children's choir? at Chri«t Our Sav tive that addresses primary health care 5240 for information. shortages). M G\^ri€ Great Discounts when you present your HomeTown Saj to these area businesses! **™§£*fy&noni6 lown LOOK FOR OUR DECAL IN THE WINDOW! 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For those new to fly fishing remember the people that made it possi specializing in fly fishing, has One example of a program is a four previous days. or needing a refresher, complete fly fish ble." announced a new travel incentive pro day trip to Colorado with a wide range Bueter's takes care of every detail, ing classes are also offered. Bueter's Outdoors is located at 120 gram. The program is designed to allow of Ashing opportunities. After flying to including lodging at B & B's, profession John Bueter, proprietor of Bueter's East Main Street in downtown companies to boost sales, reward out Denver and being transported to Buena al guides, unbelievable shore lunch, Outdoors, believes that the travel incen Northville. Along with providing_a full standing performance and building loy Vista, guests will spend a day floating appropriate fishing licenses, and knowl tive program will be a great way for line of fly fishing and fly tying equip alty among customers by providing com the unspoiled Arkansas River for wild edgeable hosts to provide tips and tac companies to reward outstanding ment, they have been offering Adven plete fly fishing getaway packages at brown trout. The next day finds them at tics based on years of experience. employees or customers. "Our travel ture Series™ fishing excursions for the remarkably affordable prices. Bueter's 13,000 feet, well above the tree line, Bueter's also offers beginner to execu incentive program is a gift that will last past five years. Tfcey can be reached by representatives wili handle all the float tube fishing high mountain lakes tive fly fishing equipment packages a lifetime. More and more people are phone at (248) 349-3677 or e-mail at details, allowing the clients' customers for beautiful cutthroat trout. The last starting at only $250. The packages all finding fly fishing to be a passion. Cus bueters9aol.com or employees to relax and enjoy some of day allows them to explore some of the include a quality fly road, matching tomers and employees will long remem Visit their Wetrsite at www.bueter- the finest fishing destinations in the many headwater streams in the area on reel, appropriate line, waders and ber the experience, and will always soutdoors.com n,^« CITY OF GARDEN CITY CITY OF GARDEN CITY CITYOF WESTLAND NOTICE OF ADOPTION NOTICE OF ADOPTION INVITATION TO BID PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its Regular Meeting of Monday, February 2000 SANITARY SEWER PROGRAM PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its Regular Meeting of Monday, February 28, 2000, the City Council of the City of Garden City did adopt the following 28, 2000, the City Council of the City of Garden City did adopt the following Ordinance: the public •Job Number* 135-99-0061,135-06-0071,135-99-0081, Ordinance: the puhhc ORDINANCE NO. W-084 135-99-0091,135-99^101,135-99-0111 ORDINANCE NO.JMWW1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OP GARDEN CITY TO Sealed proposals for the 3600 Sanitary Sewer Program, Weatland, will PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF be received by the City of Westland at the office of the Purchasing Agent, THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY BE AMENDED BY GARDEN CITY, TITLE Xm, CHAPTER 131» BY ADDING 36601 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan p*^ii,iftflp CITY OF GARDEN CITY WAYNEAVESTLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT WESTLAND CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OP ADOPTION Westland, Michigan 48336 SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its Regular Meeting of Monday, February SECTION 00010 MTG NO 4-2/23/2000 28,2000, the City Council of the City of Garden City did adopt the following ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Ordinance: the public Presiding: Council President Griffin Sealed bids for Bid Package #9: ORDINANCE NOOfrOSS Present; Anderson, Cicirelli, Cox, James, LeBlanc AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY TMP Project #98041. Wayne Memorial High School Remodeling Absent: Scott PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR Wayne-Westland Community Schools will be received until is*n PJM- local 61: Approved: minutes of regular mtg held 2/7/2000 THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY TITLE XDJ, CHAPTER time on Tuesday, April 4, 3000, at which time they will be opened and - Approved acceptance of Bids to purchase tax property from Cosmos 193, SECTION 113.10 BE AMENDED PROHIBITING read publicly at Wayne-Westland Community School Board of Education, Development, amt of $1,000 for Lot 42 A $2000 for lots 46 and 47 THE MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION OF PERSONALTY; 36745 Marquette, Westland. Michigan 48IBS, Bids received after this time - Approved acceptance of Bids to purchase tax property from. S Chanine, PENALTIES, and date will be returned unopened. Faxed proposals will not be accepted. amt of $1000 for Lot 19, $1000 for Lot 20 A $2000 for the west 17 ft of Lot 73 A Lot 74 including '/ adjacent vacated alley THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: This Bid Package will consist of a separate sealed bid for the following Bid Divisions; '•'••<. - Approved Purchase through State of Michigan Purchasing Plan for a THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY GARDEN polygraph from Lafayette Polygraph Instrument Company, amt of $5210 A CnTTTTLB XDX CHAPTER MS, SECTION 14*10 BE AND THE Bid Division DawcrintfiHi 102 Asphalt Paving a computer A printer from Dell, amt $ 1767.05 for Police Dept SAMS HEREBY IS AMENDED TO READ AE FOLLOWS: - Approved contract bid extension for concrete repairs at current prices Section 183,10. Mattoious doot* imiiuu of nwoomnhyt pcnsJtic*. 103 Selective Demolition 108 General Trades . with Hard Rock Concrete thru 6730/2001 Section t. A person who willfully and maliciously destroys or injures the 109 Roofing - Approved contract bid extension for the cutting of noxious weeds at personal property of another person is guilty of a misdemeanor if the 112 Waterproofing current prices with Pritula A Sons thru 6/30/2003 amount of destruction or injury is lees than $200.00, said person shall be 113 HoUowMetaL Wood Doors & Finish Hardware (Supply) '- Approved contract bid extension for sidewalk replacement program at subject to punishment by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine 114 Aluminum Windows, Entrances, Glass & Glazing current prices with Mattioli Cement Company thru 6/30/2001 ' of sot more than $600.00 or 3 tunes the amount of the destruction or injury, 115 Metal Studs/Drywall/EJ.F.S. - Adopted Budget Amendment 2000-14: Grant receipt amt 15,681 from ' whichever is greater, or both imprisonment end a fine. 117 Acoustical Treatment State of Michigan for building demolition at 28026 Powers Section %• The amount* of destruction or injury in separate incidents 118 Carpet A Resilient Flooring - Adopted Budget Amendment 2000-15: Resurfacing of Wayne Rd, amt pursuant to a scheme or course of conduct within any 12-month period may 120 Painting $2i5OO,0OO beaggregated in determining the fce^ amount of the deetructjon or injury. 120A Electrostatic painting - Adopted Ordinance 10LV-2, regulate traffic A motor vehicles A setting 124 Wood Flooring penalties for violations thereof REPEAL. This Ordinance only hereby repeals Title JOIL Chapter 131, - Adopted resolution approving ordinance to amend Chapter 102, Section 132.10 of the Cods of Ordinances The Observer * Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 M*v CITIf Of GAKDKN CUT NOTICt OF ADOPTION Reunions from page B2 1I PLEASE TAO NOTICE that at iu fUcular M««i»f of I 2a, 2000, th* Cjty Coonett of the City of Garden City 6« i tsttfeBvwk* 9642, Jerry Mulvaine (810)773- volunteering or would like more murraytrQnorthville.kl2. mi. us CIaa«ofl980 3952, Sherry (Bailey) Forbueh Ordinance: th# pubhc information please call. A reunion is, planned for Nov. 25. ORXKNANCBNO.J (248) 647-0664 or Joan (Matey) Deniae Nosseek, (248) 474-5006. CUaatflMO Contact (313) 768-0666 or e-mail Harrington (734) 595-7508 or at AN OSUMNAMCK DP THE CITY OP GARDE* CUT •AMI CITY EAT A 40th y*ar reunion U planned leannaroberU9cs.com PROVDKNQ TMAT TBI COD* OP OtWOUMCEM POM theVtebstie, Wan* of 1980 is hosting a 20 for Saturday Sept. 23 at the raicrrroPGAsuwNcm.TmJEimcsAPTSRi*s wuwjmctech.com / -bjustice I ind year reunion Saturday, Sept. 23 Troy Marriott (Maditerranean Claas of 1B80 ft* AMENDED BY AtWtMG A RRCTfOM TO R* ex.htm at Doubletree Guest Suites, Room) 200 Wast Big Beaver in 20 year reunion, Nov. 2* at NUMBERED 1*1-41. PROHIBITING imAUT*K>Rim> Southfield. Troy. Event runs from 6:30 to 1 Ell/« Banquet Hall in Washing USE OR DIVERSION OP TRIJRCOittiVIOCArlONi ClaMof 1905 Colt Reunions Made Easy at a.m. and includes cocktails, cash ton, Mich. Call Reunion* Made SERVICE* VIOLATION. PRNAUtRRi DETRRMDXATION A J«ttnion ii plarm*d for July 8 (248) 3607004 or e-mail bar and a buffet dinner as wall Easy at (248) 360-7004 or e-mail OF VALUE. (313) 937 3077 OR (734) 427- reunionsmadeeaayiktmeritech. ne as dancing and an address book reunionemadeeasy*9ameriteek.ne THE CITY OP GARDEN CfTY HRRSRT OKDAiN* THAT THE CODR OP ORDINANCES POM TBI CITY OP GARDRN t let for $60. Special room rate* t cm, mut xm* CHAPTXR ts* RE AND THE RAMI HEREBY I* rUMTRAMC* HUH are available if you check direct Clasaof1960 AMENDED RT ADDING A SECTION TO RE NUMRRRBD 1M.41, TO Class of 1950 and 1951 ly with the hotel and mention Class of 1970 READ AS FOLLOWS ATFUnion is planned for June 10 A 50th reunion is slated for May The Mackenzie High School A 30-year reunion is planned for 8««tloB 112.41. Unauthorised use #r *Uv*r*iea of at the livonia Holiday Inn. 21 at the Stephenson Haus, reunion. Saturday, Aug. 26. telMMuaiuiieatioaa service*; violation*, peaaHies, d*i*trminmii«m Please contact Lynn Ehrle (734) Call Marian (Armstrong) Papin Call Sharon (Hobyak) Sturgis at For fUrther information contact of value. 459-9488, (248) 476 0034 or e-mail MACK Section!. An officer, shareholder, partner, enplane*, *f«at, or at (810) 751-6831, (810) 293- Gail (Howie) Curaba (734) 697- independent contractor of * telecommunication* servie* provider who OCTWOfT ST. RtANCIS M SAUS 4075 or (810) 751-1598. GRADl960eaol.com or Carol 1763; Roy and Cathy (Miank) knowingly and without authority use* or divert* teleeommunkatiofl* Claw of 1950 (classes of 1949 HENRY FOOD TWAM (Rudnick) McCreadieat (734) Szyndlar (734) 699-3139 or Jim service* for hi* or her own benefit or to the benefit of another is fuiHy v( a and 1951 also invited). Class of 1950 420*2443. Wagner at (734) 699-9050. misdemeanor if the total value of the telecottimuoicaUofi* eerrke oead or Reunion is scheduled for May Is planning a reunion. diverted is law than $200.00, punishable by imprisonment for not more 20. (248) 618-9865 than 93 days or s fine of not more than $600 00 or 3 times the total vmto* of Class of 1950 Class of 1990 the telecommunication* service used or diverted, whichever is greater, or Contact Kathleen Cottrell Jenk HMHLAMO PARK Is planning a reunion for June. 10 year reunion Saturday, Oct, both impriionmont sad a fine. ins at (248) 6850734 or Barb January-June classes of 1950-51 (248)851-7620 14 at the Marriott Hotel, Romu Bmrtiow 1» The value* of teietOcnmunications *ervM* yeed or diverted in Smith at (734) 722-1874. Are planning a reunion. lus. separate incident* pursuant to a scheme or course of conduct within any 12- mm month period may be **Ufr***t*d to determine the total value of the Send name, address and tele* Class of 1980 Call Reunions Made Easy at Class of 1966 phone number to Fred Kashouty, talaeofluaunjcatiotw service* used or diverted. June 24 at the Holiday Inn (248) 360- 7004 or e-mail la planning a reunion. 21528 Raymond, St. Clair REPEAL. Thi* Ordinance is in addition to the ordinance* in the of the West-Livonia, reunionsmadeeasyi&omentech ne Code of Ordinances for the City of Garden City, and its avendme&te, and (248)280-0053 or (517) 546-8874 Shores 48082 or call (810) 294- (248) 366-9493, press #i t this Ordinance only hereby repeals any and all ordinances or parts thereof 7512 or (313) 881-2023 which conflict or ai* iaooaauteat with the proviaions of this Ordinance, and PLYMOUTH CANTON ROYAL OAK HMH Claaaofl960 January Class of 1960 Clasaofl960 which are repealed only to the extent of any conflict. Except as herein Class of 1980 50th reunion Sept. 15-17, with a June 4 at the San Marino Club A 50th reunion is planned for aaoatfbd, said Cad* shall remain in full farce and effect. dinner at Vladimir's on Sept. 16. house. Aug. 12 at the Double Tree BEVKRABILiTT. This ordinance and various parte, section*, and Sept. 16 at the MSU Manage clause* thereof are hereby declared severable. If any part, section, Call Mary for details (248) 474- (313) 345-9104 or (810) 263-8179 Guest Suites in Southfield. ment Education Center, 811 W. (248) 366-9493, press #6 or by e* subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, paragraph, or portion of this Ordinance 7822 LAKE OKtOM MtQH Square Lake Boad in Troy. mail at is for any reason held invalid or uuevusiitutivital by ainy ontrt ut aiut-j*Aeni FOWDALI Class of 1980 Call Dick Beer, (248) 391-2549; jurisdiction, such portion* shall be deemed separate, distinct and reunionsmadceasy^ameritech. Tie Classes of 1929-1958 A reunion is planned for Aug 26. Chuck Kirkpatrick, (248)549- independent provision* and *ueh holdings shall not affect th* validity of the t Oct. 14 at Femdale High School, Looking for alumni. 5726; Bev (Sharp).Gibbs, (248) remaining portion* thereof. 726 Pinecrest, Ferndale. Call Kim (Zilka) Berhal (800) PLYMOUTH SALEM 391-2532; or Helen (Vandall) SAVINGS CLAUSE- All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired or incurred, at the time this Ordinance takes (248)589-2609 or (248) 541-2476 423:4018 ext. 8050 or Jill - Class of 1980 Dusenburg, (248) 549-5205. 20 year reunion on Saturday, effect, are hereby saved and such proceeding* jn*y be consummated under MlUfW U*«| (Bullard) Winship (800) 365- and according to the ordinance in effect at the time such proceeding* are or FVfVfWRi nvwv 3968 (ext. 2786). Sept. 2 at the Holiday Inn, Livo Class of 1960 were commence. This Ordinance shall not be construed to alter, affect, or Class of 1970, 71 & 72 nia IMCOUf PARK Planning a millennium reunion evade any pending prosecution, or prevent prosecution hereafter instituted A reunion is planned for Satur Call Reunions Made Easy at under any ordinance specifically or in)puedly repealed by this Ordinance June Class of 1965 on Aug. 12. day, April 1 at The Warren (248) 360- 7004 ore-mail adopting this penal refulstion code for offenses committed prior to the A reunion is planned for August. Contact Richard Widgren at Chateau Hall in Warren. reunionsmadeeasy^ameritech.ne effective date of this Ordinance tor often*** committed pnor to th* erjecttv* (734)676*9178or (734) 763*5988 (313) 886*5072 or Phil & Carole To attend and mailing list call date of this Ordinance may be continued or instituted und*r or in t accordance with the provisions of any ordinance in fort* at th* time of the (313) 837*5880. Schummer (248) 828-8516. PONTIAC commission of such offense. OARPfN CIIY EAST Class of 1990 SOUIHMLO LATHRUP January and June classes of DATE OF EFFECT. This Ordinance shall be effective after legal Classes of .1974, and 1975 are Is planning a reunion. Class of 1980 1940 publication and in accordance with thp provisions of the Art governing hosting a 25th reunion Satur Send name, address, telephone 20 year reunion Friday, Nov. 24 Sept 8-9 at the Holiday Inn in same. day, Nov. 25, at the Crowne number and e-mail address to at the Marriott Hotel, Troy Auburn Hills. INCLUSION INTO CODE OF ORDINANCES, The provision* of this Plaza Hotel - Metro Airport. CHC Class of'90 Reunion, 6609 Call Reunions Made Easy at Ordinance shall be included and incorporated in th* Code of Ordinances for (248) 682-3719 Contact Barry Hamos (Class of Salem Road, Plymouth 48170 or (248)360-7004. the City of Garden City as an addition and amendment thereto, and shall be 1974) (734) 416-5583 or Vicky by e-mail to PONTIAC CENTRAL •OUTHFKU) appropriately renumbered to conform to the utuform numbering system of the Code if necessary (DeSanto) Clark at (734) 421- [email protected] Class of 1960 Class of 1990 5365 (Class of 1975). UV0MA LAOYWOOO Reunion is scheduled for Aug. 19 The class of 1990 will host a RONALD D. SHOWALTER ALLYSONM BETT1S Treasurer/Citv Clerk OARMN CITY WEST Class of 1980 at the North field Hilton in Troy. reunion Aug. 4-6 at the Westin Mayor Class of 1975 is in the planning A reunion is planned for Satur Call (248) 391-4347 for informa (Southfield) on Aug. 4; banquet Adopted. February 28. 2(XK) tion. stages of a fall 2000 weekend- day, July 22. at the Westin on Aug. 5; and pic PuWinW M«*h ». »00 reunion. If you are, interested in Call (734) 464-4523 or e-mail nic on Aug. 6(TBA). ...*'*: • jf . i •" -' •" CITY OF GARDEN CITY CITY OP GARDEN CITY CITY OF GARDEN CITY NOTICE OP ADOPTION NOTICE OP ADOPTION NOTICE OF ADOPTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its Regular Meeting of Monday, February PLRASE TARE NOTICE that at its Regular Meeting of Monday. February I PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that st its Regular Meeting of Monday, February 28, 2000, the City Council, of the City of Garden City did adopt the following 28, 2000, the City Council of the City of Garden City did adopt the following J 2¾ 2000. the City Council of the City of Garden City did adopt the following Ordinance; the public • Ordinance: Ihe public Ordinance: the public ORDINANCE NO. «8^030 ORDINANCE NO.»aV03« ! ' ORDINANCE NOJ»-033 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY TO AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR .. . AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN CiTY, TTTLE XDL CHAPTER • OF GARDEN CITY, TITLE 'XIII, CHAPTER 13». THE CrrY OF GARDEN CITY, TITLE XHL CHAPTER 133 132 BE AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO BE ! . SECTION 132.1» PROHTBmNG BUYING, RECEIVING, BE AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO BE NUMBERED 1«.3», PROHIBITING MALICIOUSLY NUMBERED 132.24 PROHIBITING THE MALICIOUS POSSESSING OK CONCEALING STOLEN SETTING FIRE; PENALTIES. DESTRUCTION OF TREES, SHRUBS, GRASS, TURF, EMBEZZLED, OR CONVERTED MONEY, GOODS, OR THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: PROPERTY; PRESUMPTIONS; PENALTIES, PLANTS, CROPS OR 80¾ PBNALTtBS- THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: CITY, TITLE XJIL CHAPTER 13« BE AND THE SAME HEREBY IS THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GARDEN THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, TTTLE XUL CHAPTER 132 BE AND THE SAME HEREBY IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO BE NUMBERED 132-33 TO CITY, TTTLE XIIL CHAPTER ISa, SECTION ISi.19 BE AND THE READ AS FOLLOWS; SAME HEREBY IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: AMENDED ADDING A SECTION TO BE NUMBERED iSaJM TO READ AS FOLLOWS: Section 132.33. Willfully and maliciously setting fire; penal tie*. Section 132.19. Buying, receiving, po*M«*iaf, or concealing Section 1. A person who uses, arranges, places, devise*, or distributes an stolen, em beicled, or converted money, good*, or property; Section 132.24. Maliciously destroying or injuring trees, shrubs, gnwa, turf, plants, crops Or soil inflammable combustible, or explosive material, liquid, or cuhstanc* or any presumption; peoaltie*. device in or near a building or property described in subsection* .*» -d: Section 1. A person shall not buy, receive, poaseae, conceal, or aid in the (a) A person who willfully and maliciously, or wantonly and without wrth intent to willfully and maliciously set fir* xo «r burn the building or concealment of stolen, embezzled, or converted money, goods, or property cause, cuts down, dentrov», or injures any tree, shrub, grass, turf, plants property or who aids, counsels, induces, persuade*, or procure* another Ui do crops, or soil of another that is standing, growing, or located on the land of . knowing the money, goods, or property i» stolen, embezzled, or converted so is guilty of s crime: another is guilty of a misdemeanor as follows: Section 3, If the property purchased, received, possessed, or concealed (a) Any dwelling house, either occupied or unoccupied,.or the content* has a value of leas than $200.00, a person who violates subsection (1) is U> If the value of the trees, shrubs, grass, turf, plants, crops, or soil cut down, destroyed, or injured is less than $200.00 the thereoC or any building within the lurtild^e of such dwelling houm;, or guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 the contents thereof. • days or a fine of not more than $500,00 Or 3 time* the value of the property person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00 or (bl Any building or other real property, or the contents thereof if th*- purchased, received, possessed, or concealed, whichever is jfreater, or both value of said contents is more th^n $2il, whichever is greater, or both imprisonment and a fine. (C Any personal property'valued M IMSH i^a-r: $2lK! K'I tinned by him Section 3. The value of property purchased, received, possessed, or ibi The secretary of a tat* shall suspend the operators or chaurTeur'st or herself or another concealed in separate incidents pursuant to a scheme or-course of conduct 1 within any 12-month period may be aggregated to determine the value of license'of'a person convicted of a violation or attempted 'violation of Id) Any building .or pemmai proptirtv *'hich JI the lime shall' t* property purchased, received, possessed, or concealed. subsection B8*(B10-W0) The Observer & Eccentric/ THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 Calendar from page B7 meets Thursday evenings begin- eaat of 1-275) in Canton, Cost is round grief support group and Chili makers and tasters needed. Venezuela, devastated by flood- Powell. Timothy Lutheran ~ttb&$ March -29. Registration "Cost "$25 per^penoir, huwtjver, schoi- -^ttrig ugWTliuralay speaJcer Coirae and e*owthe chili and fel ing that has left thousands dead Church is located at 8820 Wayne is $25 per person, however, arsbips are availabla and limited series/beginning with the Rev. lowship. Call (734) 722-7225 for or homeless. Check* or money Road in Livgnia. Call (734) 427* scholarships are available. Dead child care. Begister by March 3. Kurt Stutz of Boisford Hospital information. orders should be made payable 2290 or visit www.timothylivo- w I line to register i* March 15. Call (734) 326-7780, with Healing Grief April 6; the MUUNft SttVWSS to Archdiocese of Detroit nta.com Family Impact Ministries the WOtHN'S RETRSAT Rev, Phil Seymour on "Dreams, The Rev. Gary Seymour offers Venezuela Relief and sent to WW UW LUTWJLM pastoral care center of Tri-City A women's retreat titled "Get Visions and Images" May 4; and healing services for the series Christian Service Department, New Life" Lutheran Church wor Christian Center locatt?d on ting Real with God," is planned Warren Gilbert's "Managing titled "Rise and Come Forward" 305 Michigan Avenue (G5), ships on Sunday at 10:15 a.nv at Michigan Ave. tone mile east of for Friday March 31 and Satur Memories" June 1. The series is the third Wednesday evening of Detroit, MI 48226-2605. For Bird School, 220 N. Sheldon 1-275) in Canton. Call (7341326- day April 1 through Tri-City free and open to the public Call each month at the Church of the more information, call (313) 237- road. Sunday school is also 7780. Christian Center of Canton, Reg (734)422*6038. Risen Lord, 821 N. Newburgh 4689. offered. Please call (734) 459- MVMCE CAM MMM istration date is March 10. $79 CMUCOOKOFF Road in Weetland, Call (734) THURSDAY 1»L! STUDY 8181 or e-mail the church at From 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 10 per person. For more informa The Good Shepherd Reformed 397-7132. Thursday Bible studies at Timo newlifelc#yahoo.corn tion call Tri-City Christian Cen and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Church's annual Chili Cook Off RCLKF EFFORT thy Lutheran Church are avail NfWfUU STUDY March 11 at Family Impact Min ter at (734) 326-0330. will be held from 6*8 p.m. Satur The Archdiocese of Detroit, in able from 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. The A coniplete overview of the scrip istries the pastoral care center of nmwwtUntl BfftHHIIM•WMlramMw day, March 11 at the church partnership with Catholic Relief morning study is led by mem tures at New Life Lutheran Tri-City Christian (center, locat St. Matthew's United Methodist social haB (6500 North Wayne Services, is collecting monetary bers of the congregation and the church, ELCA, on Sundays at ed on Michigan Ave. (one mile Church in Livonia offers a year- Road at Hunter) in Westland. donations for the people of , evening study is led by Pastor 9:15 am. 220 N. Sheldon Road Dead Sea The Dead Sea Scrolls, scrip tures of a community that disap peared two millennia ago, will again come to life in an exhibit of replicaa from the manuscripts and artifacts of an ancient Israeli civilization. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Weatland presents a Dead Sea Scroll Exhibit, free to the public, March 9-11. The scrolls were discovered in 1947 by a Bedouin shepherd boy who was out searching for his strays along the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea. During that search, two day sale he cast a stone into a cave and friday, march 10 •/ and Saturday, march 11 heard something shatter. fridav. march 10 >/and saflunto mmriv11 Intrigued by the sound, he returned later with a companion and discovered a cache of large clay jars•— some fully intact — which- held the promise'of H treasure from some bygone'age, red balloon The shepherds discovery revealed a massive collection of look lor thered balloon signs anciexit biblical find non-biblical . scrolls. Those manuscripts were and take an named for the community in which they were found, the Qumran collection, or Dead Sea Scrolls. The church, at 7575 Hix Road in Westland. The exhibit is open 6-9 p.m. Thursday, March 9; Fri day, March 10 6-9 p.m.; and 12-8 p.m. Saturday, March 11. Call /1734.) 459-4580 for more infor mation. selected red-lined merchandise throughout the store already reduced by 25-50% CRAFTS CALENDAR with coupon CHUftCHfU PTSA CRAFT SHOW Churchill High School («900 Newburg Road, just north of Joy Roadr PTSA is currently accept ing applications for their 12th Annual Spring Craft Show which will be held from 10a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 31 $1 admission. Call (7.34),523-0022. ST. JOHNS' ARTS/CRAFT SALE plus save 25-50% storewide on these fresh spring fashions St. Johns'Episcopal Church in Westland is hosting an arts and crafts sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. save an extra 30% save 30%O n weekend wear save 40% Large selection of save 40% Wooct? & Grav niw s March 25 at the church (555 S. Spring clearance sportswear and dresses in ladies', collections and separates from Kiko, Hot Cotton and children's dress shoes from Stride Rite. Nma, sportswear Peg 35 00-48 00. sale 21.00-28 60 petites', juniors' and Parisian Woman sizes. Wayne Road). Vendors are need more. Reg 28.00-120.00, Mlt19.M-M.08. Esprit", Sam & Libby Kenneth Cote. Bass' and i.S Mf'N i Reg. 24 QO-24$.0O, sale 17 99-185 99, more. Reg:28 00.-50 GO tale 16 «-30.00 ed. To reserve a table call. <734f now 12,59-130.14, w LADIES sWr»«Afl e«essts lNCHtiTiReNSSrt0f5 729-1605. 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[email protected]'t Blackburn carries a 3.45 grade- upsets Trenton point average majoring in Special After winning the Division I hockey Education. title in 1999, some might think Redford ; Catholic Central might not be as hun A first-team All-America selection in regional, 2-1 gry this year. last year, Blackburn is currently ranked 11th in the NCAA with a 2,16 Don't self that meal to the Sham BTBfiADEMONS rocks. SPORTS WRITER . goals-agajnst average. He has an 11- bemoiu9oe4iomjecoinm.net, '^-l-Tecofd..,., including a .90,7. gave per CC clamped down on defense in the centage. His 1.98 goals-against aver third period and skated past Livonia' Livonia Churchill hockey coach age ranks second in the CCHA. Churchill in quarterfinal, play on Jeff Hatley felt be j ust won the Wednesday night at Redford Ice Arena, ..' Masters, 4*2, to earn their third trip to the semi The only thing missing was a Collegiate swim note finals in four years; green jacket following Saturday's "We knew we had a lot of returnees 2-1 upset victory over Trenton Eastern Michigan University fresh from last year and when we started man Keith Falk (Livonia Stevenson) before an estimated 1,100 fans in v/orkin" out in June our ^osl wss? to the Division I regional champi helped the Eagles capture the Mid get back to Flint and the finals," said American Conference men's swim onship game at Dearborn's Kil- CC junior forward Jim Spiewak, who patrick Arena. ^. ming and diving championship last scored two goals on the night. "We weekend at Bowling Green State with The "Chargers, who improved to worked hard to get back there — and 16-9-2 overall, pulled off the stun^ a sixth in the 1,650-yard freestyle we're in the semifinals at least." (15:57.24) and an 11th in the 500 ner against the No. 2-ranked Tro freestyle (4:35.54). The Shamrocks (24.-2) will play Troy jans behind Sean Smith's two —a 2*1 winner over Waterford Mott — goals; including the game-winner at 8:30 p.m. Friday night in the Divi with just 4:05 remaining in the Collegiate hoop notes sion I semifinal at Flint's IMA Arena filial period on assists from Rory But as far as Churchill U6-1Q-2) was Cesarz and Adam Krue, • Wright State (Ohio) University concerned, this was for the state cham STAIT PHOTO BT BlTAK MnTHtLL "The puck was deflected, the junior forward Kevin Melson pionship. rebound came back to me and I (Schoolcraft College) was named first- Loose puck: Churchill's Mike Andes (right) and Catholic Cen "This was the state final right here had a clear shot," said Smith, a team All-Midwestern Collegiate Con — 1*11 say that to anyone," said Charg tral's Mike Ratigan eye the prized object in Wednesday's game, junior, "It was very exciting, very ference in men's basketball ers' coach Jeff Hatley, "We would have intense. The 6-foot-6 Melson. who prepped had to beat Trenton (in the regional where CC could havr' taken command then made it 2-0 with 2:58 to play- Trenton is a great team, solid at Detroit Communication and Media final) and CC to get to FUnt and they of the score and the flow. when he flicked a rebound past McB all the way around, They can put Arts, averaged 18 points for the 11-17 were the top two teams in the state." "For him to .come back after not play room before he could react to the initial the puck in the net. They hit and Raiders. He was runner-up to the And after Chargers' junior forward ing for lour weeks? arid l>e;it Trenton shot, with Yost and Moss earning tin- they're very fast. University of Detroit Mercy's Rashud Rory Cesar?, slammed a pass past ;md h;tvo this kind of .game says a lot." assists. But Churchill, despite just 13 Phillips for MCC Player of the Year Shamrocks goalie lien Dunne with 4:28 s.'iiri Hatley. "There's not two tougher Churchill bounced back just into the shots on goal, was up'to the task honors. left in the second period to cut CC's teams to stop." second period. Senior forward Tom against Trenton, sporting a 24-2 Melson had 13 points in Saturday's lead to 3-2. it looked like Churchill But the Shamrocks' version of Sherman stripped the puck from CC record and winners of eight state first-round 64-59 MCC defeat against might just have a shot at the real state patient defense managed' to clinch the attacker at his own blue line, outraced championships since 1976 UDM. title. win. They kept the play deep enough in everyone for the breakaway, then "We've never been much of a •The University of Toledo women's the final minutes'to keep McBroom in deked Dunne once and slipped the Instead, CC took the wind out of league team, our main focus has basketball team finished 14-15 this net, when Churchill tried to pull him puck into the net to cut the lead to 2-1 Churchill's sails by playing solid always been on the majors," huid season, reaching the Mid-American for an extra attacker. defense and not giving the Chargers The Shamrocks regained their two- Hatley, who guided the Chargers Conference tournament finals before many, if afay, strong scoring chances He finally managed to Ret to the goal cushion at the 7:39 mark of the to their first regional title since losing to top seed Kent State, 71-60, down tfa*jlB"e£c&, .. ... bench with 43 seconds left but, seconds period. Yost's hard shot from the point 1986. "We use a lot of golf analo Saturday in Cleveland. missed its mark and went behind the "We elflPed up (the defense) after later, CC& Brandon Katehiecki cleared gies. I told our guys the Masters Senior forward Tara Overaitis net, but the carom came right to senior that," sai# CC coach Gordie St. John. the puck out of the zone. Spiewak and is the tourney of the year and our (Livonia) started 28 of 29 games for forward Brian Williams, whose back "We had ah awful lot of pressure in the senior forward Dave Moss slipped out goal was to be there on the final the Lady Rockets, averaging 8.4 hand shot found the target. Joe Hille- third period and they had a hard time on a 2-on-l and Spiewak's backhander day in the final group." points and-6.0 rebounds per game. brand picked up the other assist on the sustaining offensive momentum in the into the empty net with/28 seconds iced The game's low score can be The Dearborn Divine Child High goal. . third. Their game was to push the puck the game. attributed to Churchill making it product had 13 points in last week's up and hope for a couple of break "We didn't panic. We just kept calm Churchill again pulled Within one a defensive struggle. v quarterfinal win over Ball State. aways. It made sense." and 'kept plugging away/ said with 4:28 left, in the period on Cesarx's In a 5-2 Jan 29 loss at Trenton, Senior point-guard Adriane Spiewak. ^The defense clamped downr goal, with Tom Sherman and Ryan CC provided a lot of offensive pres Churchill held the Trojans to 14 Bryant (Redford Bishop Borgess) CC led 2-0 after the first period, McDonell getting the assists, but could sure-too, and were it not for Churchill shots. This time the Chargers started all 29 games, averaging 8.3 despite McBroom's efforts. get no closer under CC's defense, junior goalie Ryan McBroom, it could limited Trenton to 18. points and a team-high five assists Senior, defenseman Ryan Yost flipped "•We needed a game like this." said have been a repeat of the regional, "There's a big commitment to per game. She had 11 points, and nine a rebound over McBroom's shoulder St John. "We needed a tough, tough where the Shamrocks outscored its defense on this team and I'm rebounds in the loss to Kent and 10 with 9:23 gone ih the stanza to open challenge to get back into the trench three foes, 29-4. McBroom made 21 proud of every guy tonight," Hat points in the 64-55 semifinal victory the scoring, while Joe Moreau a«d es." ' •".' saves in the game -v- to nine for Dunne ley said. over Western Michigan. Mike Ratigan had the assists. Spiewak And step back up to the dinner table. — and stopped a key .first-period flurry Hatley was particularly elated for junior netminder Ryan McB* room, who was playing his first Women's golf league game since Feb. 4. The City of Livonia Parks and March Madness tips off McBroom had to sit out an Recreation will stage a Thursday additional regional two games morning women's golf league begin after Churchill forfeited its final ning May 4. four regular season contests fol Tee off will be at 8 a.m. The 18-hole lowing a post-game incident with . league will run 20 weeks. Cost is rivaJ Livonia Stevenson. $17.50 per week (senior rates avail 2nd-half "What a pressure situation to able). Non-residents may apply. be in," Hatley said. "His first For more information, call Made- . game back is the regional final. line at (248) 374-1267 or Gail at (734) AH the other players had a couple 513-0967. run of games in, but for Ryan to come in and play the way he did . . . give him credit Schoolcraft golf outing "I'm happy for him because he Golf 200, the annual Schoolcraft took a lot of criticism from the College Foundation golf tournament, Stevenson game." will be Monday, June 5 at Pheasant Unfortunately, McBroom's luck Run in Canton Township. seenis to be nothing but bad for Proceeds from the tournament will the 1999-2000 campaign. enhance scholarship funds for School' Clareceville ends He spent the first half of the craft students. season sitting out with a pulled Tee times are 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. groin. Then came the additional In addition to the 18 holes, golfer campaign at 14-8 two-game suspension.. can enter a putting contest for cash •Arid in the wild celebration fol prUes, along with a continental BY RICHARD L. SHOOK lowing the win over Trenton; breakfast/lunch and dinner, and STAFYWam* McBroom got his skate eaught power cart. underneath him in the poet-game Golfers can also use recreational For 16 minutes, coach Charles pileup with his teammates along and exercise facilities, including day* Albright thought he was having flash the boards and had to be carted care, at the Summit an the Park Con backs to Halloween, off to the lockefrooro with a ference Center (adjacent to the Underdog Livonia Clarenceville hypefexterided knee, missing th«r ewflffe). threw a -scare into Albright's Redford post-game awards ceremony For more information, call SCa Bishop. Borgess 'team for V half After being checked out by ft OrBee of Marketing and Develpment Wednesday night before finding out in trainer, McBroom later was walk •t(TH)4*2r4790 the final 16 minutes what it was like to ing oil his ow/n and was expected have the stoke driven into its heart. to play in Wednesday's QUarterfi.- The Trojiirts actually led the Spar nal against No, I-ranked and Learn to Check clinic tans at hatftime, 22 21, as Albright defending state champion Red Suburban Hockey Schools will con wondered if Trifck or Treat time came ford Catholic Central, duct* its %earn to Check* clinics at around twice a year, not just in late In the opening period, the are*aites in the iipeocoiof weeks. October: Chargers took only three shot* on Ctt*«et ire offered 6:30-820 pm. But the masquerade party was over Trenton goaltender Tony Dryer, Tuaaday, March 38, and 5:30-7:20 when Borgess put up a 21*4 third quar but Smith's backhander from p.ra Wednesday, March S», at Subur ter and rolled on to a €3-39 victory that Jason Turri and Mike Andes ban Training Center in Farmington put them in their own Class C District made it 1*0 with HI I to go in fflfci VtM pm. Tuesday, March 21, 75 championship gam* at 7 p,m. Fri-. the opening period. at DeronAiri Arena in Livonia; 5:30- day against Detroit Benedictine; a 57- mm Pwmi n feStANMftttt U Trenton applied the pressure in 7:20 p.tri. and 7:30-91.¾) p.m. Monday, $6 winner over Academy of Detroit of Finding »p»ce; Lutheran High Westland's Brent'Hahitz the second period, outshooting March 20, at Novi Ice Arena,. Fernda 1« in the other semi fina I (right) tries to dribble around Kendrell Jones of Redford Churchill 9 4 an Mark DeSnna. The post.fur the clinic is $40 per *I was junt talking With my coaches," beat McBroom from inside 10 feet Albright said, "and we were saving Bishop Borgess during Monday's op4>ning round of the Class player, For more information call C district tournament. See district roundup on page C4. " '' Mil ' '••' * ' 'JLll'l IL. -*'•"«' "WW (m47Mfc», ••'. that it ntifht have been a good thing :••' Ptfr*** see CttMMM**, (¾ Wea>e^ ^dMAiiai M^ISM Mil •aMaataal m*m M WW wmmmm wmmmmmm mmmmmmmtmmmmmmmmm OKIW) The Observer & Eccentric! THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 . aaMPHMMP* in re Defending »tste hockey cham score the first goal in their build pion Radfiwd Catholic Central ing kept uti energized. It was a completed an impressive Division big emotional lift for us: I regional sweep Saturday night "We were pretty excited to be in with a 7-2 triumph oyer Liyonta the game because CC has had a SteveruHMi at Redford Ice Arena'. track record of eliminating oppo Seven different players scored nents in the second period,- , goals for the Shamrocks, who CC then scored * sbortrh^nded, improved to 23-2 overall. even-strength and power-play In three regional wins, CC outscored its opponents 29-4, goal in the second period to take including two mercy-rule victo a commanding four-goal lead. ries. With 1:28 left in the second Stevenson, which had to forfeit period, Stevenson's starting net- State girls hockey runner-up: Lady wood's roster includes (top row, from left) trainer its .final five, regular season minder Kevin Marlowe received a Brenda Blackmer, Laura Lasker, Amy Goodman, Tiffany McFaddin, Jana Beumel, games because of a post-game concussion in a collision after Pamela Smart, Andrea Siwicki, Jenni Thomas, Lauren Sanford, coach Ron incident Feb. 4 with rival Livonia taking an elbow to the head with Predmesky; (middle row, from left) Sara Sharp, Machrina Fallon, Megan McDon GhurchiH, finished the season at 1:28 remaining in the second ald, Katie O'Dea, Jacque Lupinacci, Andrea Schimmel, Lindsay Kennedy, Liz 13-6-2 overall. period. Marlowe did not return CC led 2-1 after one period and for the final period and was Brose; (bottom) Megan Shefferly. 5-1 after two periods. The Sham replaced by sophomore Rob Gri- rocks had a wide advantage in sius. shots on goal, 52-16. CC's Moreau, a senior, received "They played a respectable a four-minute penalty for charg game and Stevenson should be •Th#y had a cottpl* of Blazers runner-up to South ing, commended," CC coach Gordie St. • w*ek*te t^t*ad* &r«* "The truth of the matter is that John said. To do as well as they . to^ty^^p^* ;$#- mi& •No doubt about it, the Livonia Sarah Fox, leading scorer for state's Miss Hockey. did after spending nearly a you never want to argue with a Ladywood girls hockey team the Lady Blue Devils, notched Siwicki joined her on the All- month off is difficult, call, but maybe he (Moreau) got it dljowed some improvement in its the game-winning goal on a State first team. "Give credit to their coach Mike knocked into the goalie and second season of play. penalty shot. Blazers' goalie Megan Sheffer Harris, They played a clean/ couldn't avoid it/' St. John said. iA year ago, the Blazers posted Machrina Fallon, assisted by ly was named second-team AIL super game and 1 appreciate that, "We certainly don't make it a a )1-15:.-3 record for coach Ron Andrea Schimmel, and Katie State, while the honorable men He Was a real gentleman about practice of running goalies." Predmesky/ O'Dea, assisted by Andrea Siwic tion category included Jacque the whole situation." CC scored two more insurance 'This year, Ladywood again lost ki, scored both of Ladywood'?? Lijpjxkflccj Schimmel Fj»!!on sm^'' tiieir second season. The Lady Kingswood, 7-2, to reach the olyn Pensom and Mark Curtin. Dave Moss and Brian Williams and they're an outstanding team. all jute* jtaff-vats' Bjue Devils were 19 1, thfc lone finals- Brenda Blackmer was the train each collected two assists, while They have no weak links*. They lo£s coming to Ladywood to snap O'Dea, who scored 59 goals er arid Debbie Shefferly the team just come at you with one wave tfciAWfcf Andrew Eggert, Jeff Davis, John J a 62-game winning streak. this season, was named the manager. Perkovich and goaltender Ben after another." .-tili»V ." Dunne contributed two apiece, Harris said he has no regrets Bobby Zagata scored a *hort- •live for :ti^£1*:tyto. about the way season ended. Churckai ootjh '*#&,-"Oor. handed goal for Stevenson at 9:35 Whalers batter Kingston for 15th straight win "They finished with class and guy* didn't bitch' tf' cha of the opening period from Matt dignity," Harris said. "They Calus for a 1-0 lead, but CC coun plain. Thay did their own- dt was the open-door policy Tuesday night at Ply OHL's West Division, Ottawa is 42-18,-3. with 88 should be proud of their perfor tered with goals at 12:14 and munity aervic* atttfT and points. mance even though we had a mouth's Compuware Arena. 14:43 to take a 2-1 advantage, they're better playaw and The loss dropped Kingston to 35-21-5 (77 points). short amount of time to play after [The penalty box door, that is. "It was beneficial to get off to a citicaAa for it, *They prac the (five-gameI suspension. [In a game marred by 45 penalties --- 25 against Stephen Weiss, Jamie Lalonde and Kris fast start and we had an out ticed and worked hard, and the visiting Kingston Frontenacs ™ the Plymouth Vernarsky each scored two goals in the game, with standing first period," Harris "We played with a lot of heart frpi&&VL'-;''-'J:-.r.yy : Weiss and Vernarsky adding one assist each. and discipline even though we : Whalers erupted for six first-period goals* and said. "We kind of had an uncon t, &a juaioi- who Shaun Fisher added a goal and three assists, had a short amount of time to aaVamroUed Kingston, 9-2. ventional game plan. We kept a ' hr«i|Efa a br«i#«d jThe win was the Whalers' 15th-straight and Tomas Kurka had a goal and an assist, Eric guy high in the neutral zone. play after (the five-game) suspen sion They prepared as well they • ilH •*!*§' 'filiai-. medir': pidled them to within a point of the top spot in the Gooldy had a goal, Jared Newman and Justin "We were fortunate to capital od^ c*8ad It 'oo* rfWSrt ize on the short-handed goal. To could." Ontario Hockey League, held by the Ottawa '67s. Williams each had three assists, and Damian vi**ori«,w .ifrv^tiiiM&tjr Suram had two assists. 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Jennifer Staup, another freah- ting the only RBI on a first-inning Wales Univeraity (Rl) on Satur Through Tuesday, the Cru- man, evened her record at 2-2 by groundout. day, a game they dominated in aadert* were right on course. Play allowing two runs on nix hits but Earlier Sunday, Madonna bat winning 17-5 to a five-inning ing all their games in Fort Myers, no walk* tled back from a 4-1 deficit with mercy. their 2-1 victory over Dow ling Col Madonna's streak began with a three run* in the fifth and another McDonald had three hits, lege ( NY) Tuesday improved 4-1 victory over Mount St. Clare in the seventh to nip St. Thomas including a home run, and four their spring-trip record to 5-4. College (Clinton, Iowa) on Mon University (Miami, Fla/ 5-4. Keys RBI; Malkowski had three hits, Jenny Tenyer, one of White's day. got the game-winning hit, a one- four runs scored and two RBI; promising freshmen pitchers, Earlier, Katie McFadden hand out single that scored Malkowski, Cunningham had two hita and two who opened the inning with a dou earned her first collegiate win cuffed the Crusader* with a two- RBI; Pam Konwinski had two hits ble. with a four-hit, no-walk perfor hitter to lead Robert Morris Col and an RBI; Keys had two hits; tnA^vykiwfet^ • mance. In her four mound appear lege (PaJ to a 4-1 victory- Malkowski had three hita in the ' rw±.VWr.''-r ' "ft.-'^^ff^1 WVl'fTy' •'•![« '" L • • and Kruzei had a hit and two RBI. ^tmati^^mw t9Wti^ by a.; ances thus far, Tenyer. has not Emily Cunningham's third- game, scoring twice, and Quinn allowed an earned run three times, inning double scored Litwin with had two with an RBI Staup got Liske surrendered five runs ttwo «Oft^0«^l* r«i«y teat*. 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STAFF WHJTtB hill as the Blue Jays ended the ts^srrifit'^t^i^i^ipfii pbeaudryO)oeJhoitiecoinia.i»et game on a 12-1 run to end the Remember that Greek myth of Shamrocks' season. ^¾¾¾¾ the man condemned to push a "They were able to play their stone up a hill, only to have it style; they wanted a game in the '^"•j-!* 'i'-^1'^'*'' ^>> ^ i£v roll all the Way back down once 40s, we wanted a game in the- he got it near the top? '60s or 70s," said Coratti. "We ss Catholic Central's basketball never could get the upper hand " team could relate to that Mon The best example of this was •4.1.W; W-fci =•>$! 'HSSfc day night. Time and time again, in the second quarter. When the 8$ the Shamrocks came close to period began, Southfield held an K^flf'L fwV- Southfield. Time and time again, 11-9 lead. rrfaftl the Blue Jays pulled away. When it ended, it held a 14-12 Wi.7-:'*4V-'- v.."i ^^^r^.'j.,; lead — the result of three long, W8WI When time ran out, Southfield had bounced CC from the Class but empty, possessions where io attacking tha baaket. AH Bt*b«fc«to w«r#&y«|i»or A basketball district at Redford the Blue Jays sandwiched two turnovers around a missed shot. put-bp**a Union with a 64-44 win. r Southfield continued to work .jf^ "It was an uphill battle to cut the lead to within one," CC coach the ball inside in the third quar d/^ut we miaaed s}^ rfs^ to^ M^atfh^ r<. ter and it paid off, as Lige fi*aEhAthurtafc :•# ^ -i ***«^WiCw^ ,< Rick Coratti said. "We got it ; there once, but could never get opened with the first seven ^^^N*i' t|ii^T^^.|b©/t.'ite^.*J* ,™~ w^w^,, over the hump.. If we could have points, giving the Blue Jays a final eeore, *om* people are not going to u^4e«tai*l tha V but X. gotten the lead, we'd have gotten 21-12 lead. But CC fought back, W> + •WXTJI Aj^'tl^ BYBRADEMONS could not match Belleville's speed, 11 and nine, respectively. record one bit. Conference Red Division opponent. SPORTS WRITER rebounding and outside shooting. "They have a nice package." Glenn "I do have a ninth-grader who plays "The first game we had here (Dec. [email protected] "I don't want to berate another pro coach Mike Schuette aaid. "Their out at (Bloomfield Hills) Cranbrook and I 17) we had a good game, a real head It was a forgettable night for the gram any time, but they (Glenn) have side shooting is especially good and we also have a seventh-grader there, too, knocker (62-55)," Romulus coach Guy Westland John Glenn and Wayne had a down year," Belleville coach Rod also had to worry about Harrison pene who plays. I only have six years left DelGuidice said. "I didn't expect this. Memorial boys basketball teams. Fisher said. "We felt we turned the trating to the basket. with the both of them and if anything We played pretty intense from the In the semifinals of the Class A dis pressure Up, we had a chance to win. T watched them Monday night (vs. weighs in my life, it's spending the start and we played hard. trict at Romulus, Glenn was ham "We also knew they had some real Garden City) and they didn't hit those right amount time with them." "Kevin (Thomas) got off to a good mered by Belleville, 76-33, while young players at guard and we were shots. Tonight they hit those." Despite the dismal season, Schuette start, which helped. And we were Wayne took a 73-36 lashing from the able to take them out of the game." Glenn, rated a preseason top 25 was upbeat about his team. going to go inside with Chris (Gar* host Eagles. Glenn's only senior, 6-foot-8 Yaku team by one Detroit major daily news "Some chose to leave, but nobody wood) because of his size and take Moton, finished with team-high 10 paper, never got off the ground this quit," he said. "These guys showed a advantage of that. Both games ended with a running points. year despite an early season victory lot of character." clock in the final quarter as 40-point "We tried to front him.with some over state-ranked Adrian. In the first game, Romulus was hit "And once they clamped down on mercy rule was invoked. good weak-side help," Fisher said. Schuette quashed rumors about his ting on all cylinders led by 6-4 guard Chris, Byron and K.T. were able to size Glenn bowed out at 4-16 overall, "And for the most part we were suc imminent departure. Kevin Thomas, who poured in a game- it up from the outside." while Wayne finishes at 9-12. cessful." "I'm not thinking that and I don't high 20 points. Wayne, just 12 of 45 from the floor Meanwhile, Belleville (16-5) will face The Rockets shot just 11 of 40 from know how that got started," he said. "A Byron Cole, a 6-3 senior guard, and (26.6 percent), got a team-high eight the Eagles (20-2) for the fourth time the field (27.5 percent) and made 22 lot people may want to see a change Christopher Garwood, a 6-8 senior cen points from 5-10 senior Jermaine Gar this season, 7 p.m. Friday at Romulus turnovers (to Belleville's 13). because of our record. I hope not. ter, each added 11. ner. (which leads the series 2-1). Kevin Harrison, a smooth shooting There isn't any coach you'll find who The Eagles jumped out to a 19-4 It Was also the final games for Glenn, which fell behind 17-.7 after 6-2 guard, led Belleville with 16 points hasn't been in this situation. I will not first-period advantage and led 42-16 at seniors Shane Nowak (six points) and one quarter and 37*17 at halftime, Will Lilly and Jason Szmansky added weigh my decision because of my intermission against their fellow Mega Justin Going. in overtime Novi's Wildcats scratched and clawed its way back from a 13- point fourth-quarter deficit Tuesday to beat Livonia Churchill 1ST-ROUND GAMES in overtime, 56-54, in the first-round of the Class A district boys Dasketball tournament. 1.3.,. Point-guard Brandon Davis led the 24-11 final period run by Keym Thomas scored 24 to lead Romulus, gang 6-for.-6 from thfee-point hitting three 3-pointers and a field goal. His basket with just range, and Byron Cole scored 20. Sophomore Mifce Christopher scored 10 two seconds left in regulation made jt49-all. points in the fourth' Quarter, Davis, who finished with 16 points, also hit the game-win i kn«w we would be improved this year," Robinson said. "The question ning jumper in OT with just three seconds remaining for the was by how much. boat Wildcats (11-1G overall) "I don't thinK «e improved as much as I would have liked. We beat some *Even though we were outsized, we had an excellent opportu- people we shouldn't have, and we lost to some we should have beaten, ttity to win the game," said Churchill coach Rick Austin, whose •-• "Thai's frustrattng." team bowed out at 10-11 overall. "It was a disappointing loss ' The Eagles (1*2) frustrated the Patriots at every turn Monday. They dou fb*u»,butottrhat»offtoNoviw ' bled them up at halftime, 48-24, and increased the margin to 69-3S after Din Nawrot, a senior forward, led Novi with 19 points. Chad three quarters, Nadomi added 15. *CUft€NCfVHl£ 81, HENRY PORD ACADtMY 58: Serve forward Ri£K Burack scored 24 potnts Monday, propelling Lrvonia Ciarenceville (14-7) to "Nov! it fame big ahot* in the fourth quarter," Austin said. the first-round Class c district triurnph over DearbofO Henry ford Acaderr^ in "They worked the ball around and played the insjde-outside a game played it Redford Bishop Borgesa. ./jpHt*** ••. CiareflcevBle jumped out to a 4&-23 halftime lead ar»d coasted home to vie "Both t«m« played their hearts out" tpry, •••.•'• Senior forward John Bennett led Churchill with 18 points. Three other Trojans scored in doubles figures-— Scott Wion (14). Joe Randal! Boboige added 14, while Avery Jesaup and Brad Keougb (14) anoScott Carr (11). Bwteo* coetributed eight each, Ainlo* guard Joe Wtliiam*had it for Henry fold Academy. Churt*411 wan 15 of 21 from th« free throw lin«, while Novi CJarencevHle made 33 of 49 free throws, while Heivy Ford Academy hit Ave waa ftmr of 11. The Wildcats made * tot*) of eight 3-pointars, ofi?, whila Churchill bad fivt ' •MftattU •*, tim«RAN WBtTLANft «•; Senior guaro Dooafd Dtdlske hit : +mMKl**m*l,t1Wmmt*:0«rW mtny PordilS-*) sovancwtto sin 3-ooiMer* en route to a game-high 21 points as host Redford Bitftoo fneiaya Cia* A dUtofttt CNrnpionWifp %m* at ftedrbro urtan with • **mil Borgeia (101,1) «nrh«naited LuthArart High Westland f 11-91 in a first -round mYfctorf wa*t#Mt»y.«*ruvonMtStevarttonfMS). •.. ClaasC district game. ' TJwTf^asajwmpeaotato* 3*-l6 hiWItne i**d and chi*»ed fton*. ' Bofge«*-ieO 41-26 at halftime and broKe it wide open with a 33-12 third- ;' fat ttwift Fort H^in tcoftd irv ^mm^mmmtm mmmmamimmmm^mmm The Obterver A Eccentric/ THURSDAY. MAKCH 9, 2000 Plymouth Salem eliminates Ladywood in district finals BY OJ. RlSAK won, we didn't play that well. sroBTsWinw Playing Ladywood, we knew we cjrittkOo*4ioin«coiiiin,net were going to have to step up our A battle was brewing. game. And we did. Everyone anticipated it. Even "We just got really intense. before the Class A district volley The key for us is intensity. We ball tournament at South Lyon never let up." HS got under way last Saturday, Suder, a senior who's already the brackets could be examined committed to Madonna Universi and the probable final deter ty, was phenomenal throughout mined: the districts. Against Ladywood, Plymouth Salem vs. Livonia she had 10 kills (with a .333 kill Ladywood. percentage) and nine digs, both . \ ^W^^W They were the two best teams team beats. Jill Dombrowaki rl^lktt* ^w^wjpmp' in this field, although both added 13 assists to kills and Northville and host South Lyon "^pi^ ij^W^ ^r^^^w. ^^T'W^^^^P'^^^ IJT^^^^. ^^^PTTF" J^fr eight digs; Liz Gizicki had three •PPP* | ™.™ ;?W|., ^., could certainly make things W^^t*. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID GROSSE POINTE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL TRACK RESURFACING The Board of Education of tht- r.rossf Fomte Public School S.vsu'm. Wayne County, Michigan, will receive sealed bids for the resurfacing of the N'onh High S?hool track located on the Athletic Held of North High School Specifications and bid forma will be available at a MANDATORY pre-bid walk-through on Tuesday, March 14, 2()()0 «t 9.:10 a.m. beginning in the receiving room at Grosse Point* North Hiph ScJu^'l. 707'Vernier Rd . Grruwe •Point* Woods, MI 48236. Sealed bids w-ill b*> due.on Monday, March 21-, 2000 at 10:00 am at the Administration Building of the Grosse Pointt- Board of Education. 389 St.. C|air, Grosse Pointe, Michigan 48230 at which time and place the bids will be opened and publicly read aloud This project will not be funded by federal or state monies Please direct questions to Tom Gauerke. Assistant Principal of Grosse Pointe North High School, at >;ii;l i 342-2214 'BOARD.OF KDrCATlON .TheGrosse Pointe Public Schixil System •JOAN DIN!K)FFKR. Secretary PuWwti M.ireh 9 & \1 AW IfflSf xiiii/ UPCOMING HOME * FAMILY SCHEDULE VALUE NIGHT Saturday, March 11 4Tk-ki-tN.4llot & P Dc :'. fC't yo.i'^eJ T.A tO'.;Vi '"vnst'^ont ^r-t>\. •$<•'*'. ,•>' W^g^" * Sunday, March 12 N/ji-'i'T'cii W^r'^-.i" :' •; \r 'e:'!e»r^e^t o' a i or-'p'ptr *'''a'-","i:v l>\ .•*<'• vv<' < i*'1. t'1' i ''-• i )*-'' vi.,,!i w't"'i "i h:'Or1>."i ! i-» "1CJ THe Ob$erver & Eccentric/ •CjWte THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2000 CITY OF GARDEN CITY NOTICE OF ADOPTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at it« Regular Meeting of Monday. February ;. 28, 2000, the City Council of the City of Garderi City did adopt the following ' Ordinance-' the public CJTY OF GARDEN CITY or reception of data, imagea, signals, sounds, or other intelligence or ORDINANCE NO.96-046 NOTICE OF ADOPTION equivalence of intelligence of any nature over any communications system by AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY TO any method, including, but not limited to, electronic, magnetic, optical, AMEND TOE CODS OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its Regular Meeting of Monday, February digital, or analog OF GARDEN CITY, TITLE XIII, CHAPTER 132, BY 28, 2000, the City Council of the City of Garden City did adopt the following Ordinance: the puWk • CITY OF GARDEN CITY NOTICE OF ADOPTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its Regular Meeting of Monday, February 28, 2000, the City Council of the City of Garden City did adopt the following Ordinance: the public ORDINANCE NO. 99-O40 PRIVATE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR Section 6. As used in this Ordinance the following words mean: THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, TITLE XIH, CHAPTER 132 CITY OF GARDEN CITY BE AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO BE NOTICE OF ADOPTION (a) "Access" means to instruct, communicate with, store data in, retrieve or intercept data from, or otherwise use the resources of a NUMBERED 132.36, PROHIBITING EMBEZZLEMENT; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its Regular Meeting of Monday, February computer program, computer, computer system, or computer network. PENALTIES. 28, 200Q, the City Council of the City of Garden City did adopt the following THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: Ordinance: the public (b) "Aggregate amount* means any direct or indirect loss incurred by ORDINANCE NO.99-033 a victim including, but not limited to. the value of any money, property THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN or service lout, stolen, or rendered unrecoverable by the offense, or any AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY CITY, TITLE Xm, CHAPTER 132, BE AND THE SAME HEREBY IS actual expenditure incurred by the victim to verify that a computer PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO BE NUMBERED 132.3«, TO program, computer, computer system, or computer network was not READ AS FOLLOWS; THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, TITLE JOIL CHAPTER altered, acquired, damaged, deleted, disrupted, or destroyed by the Section 132.36. Embezzlement; penalties. 132 BE AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO BE access. NUMBERED 132.31, PROHIBITING USE OF Section 1. A person who as the agent, servant, or employee of another COMPUTERS TO COMMIT CRIME; UNAUTHORIZED (c) "Computer" mean« any connected, directly interoperable or person, governmental entity within this state, or other legal entity, or.who ACCESS TO COMPUTERS; ACCESS TO COMPUTERS interactive device, equipment, or facility that uses a computer as the' trustee, bailee, or custodian of the property of another, person, WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD; VIOLATIONS, program, or other instructions to perform specific operations including governmental entity within this state, or other legal entity fraudulently PENALTIES; PRESUMPTION; DEFTNTTIONa logical, arithmetic, or memory functions with or on computer data or a disposes of or converts to his or her own use, or takes or secretes with the computer program and that can store, retrieve, alter, Or communicate intent to convert to his or her own use without the consent of his or her THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: the results of the operations to a person, computer program, computer principal, any money or other personal property of his or her principal that THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN system, or computer network. has come to that person's possession or that is under his or her charge or CITY; TITLE XIH, CHAPTER 132 BE AND THE SAME HEREBY IS (d) "Computer network* means the interconnection of hardwire or control by virtue of his or her being an agent, servant, employee, trustee, AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO BE NUMBERED 132.31 TO wireless communication lines with a computer through remote bailee, or custodian, is guilty of embezzlement. READ AS FOLLOWS; terminals, or a complex consisting of 2 or more interconnected Section 2. If the money or personal property embezzled has a value of Section 132.31. Use of computers to commit crime, unauthorised computer?. less than $200.00, the parson is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by access to computers with intent to defraud; violations, penalties;, (e) "Computer system" means a set of related, connected or imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500,00. presumption; definitions- unconnected, computer equipment devices, software, or hardware. or 3 times the'value of the money or property embezzled, whichever is Section 1. A person shall not utilise a computer progTam, computer, greater, or both imprisonment and a fine. (f) 'Device* includes, but is not limited to, an electronic, magnetic, computer system, or computer network to commit a crime. electrochemical, biochemical, hydraulic, optical, or organic object that Section 8, The values of the money or personal property embezzled in Section 2. A person shall not intentionally access or cauae access to be 1 performs input, output, or storage functions by the manipulation of separate incidents pursuant to a scheme or course of conduct within any 12- made to a computer, program, computer, computer system, or computer electronic, magnetic, or other impulses. '. month period may be aggregated to the total value of money or personal network to devise or execute a scheme or artifice with the intent to defraud ^property embezzled. If the scheme or cours of conduct is directed against ^tMtm^m^mm^^^mmm^^mmmm^atmmmmmm^mmmmm^ttmm sftflMMftftittta-aMaflftfeitt The Observer A Eccentric! THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 20Q0 l^.^S^fSSSSr^^**^ . 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*Jf In n ; ifll I arierta the effective drris4on(*) being bid b (are) to be identified on the owbnda of the envelope. oourt, picnic shelter, two grills, four picnic tables A a west* mepucte data of thie Ordinal** may he oontinued «* instituted and** or in There will be « Prn-Bid Meeting heM on Thmreday, March If, Me** im 69: Approved funding in the amt of $ 12,260 as the City's match in support mMn^m^w^i)m^^ml0at<4m^m4inmm^hn#mit^Um»9(\hm PJt at the Wayne Memorial High School earetarta. All bidder* are of grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for anosttraaad to attend. Corredo Park Enhancement Plan for the purpose of adding an in-line •^eeww^ ^PaB^^vi ^^F ea ve/^nsejsep • DATE OF EFFECT. This Ordinance shall be effective after legal Each md JhaB be accompanied by a BW Bond m tile lunount of at laat five hockey rink A n-hne skating pathways publication and m accordance with the provisions of the A** s*¥eruiaf <6> percent of the amount of the bid, payable to Wayne-Westland 70: Closed nomination* of a member to the Westland Zoning Board of Community Schook. a* « guarantee thai if the propoeeJ ia accepted, the Appeals rMXlWON INTO CODE Of ORDINANCES. Tha nrorlatmao af thi* bidder will execute the contract and file the required bonds within ten (10) 71; Confirmed the appointment of D James to the Nankin Transit ^sjA^tajens A^Em^aw oau^^Aa^B^sv' JUST ^aavsi^aBaJ' AM ^^sfi^bA^s^a^sm C^mmiaaion for 2 yr term, expire 12/31/2001 Ordinance shall be included and incorporated in the Cod* of Ordinances for npye ww uwuue m awaiu ei OOBWUIC*. 72: Approved Check Lfat'$987.037 16 A Prepaid $2. tft»,837 72 the'CR» of Garden Ctty «s an addition and sjnendmeut there** and shall be If awarded a contract, the sMOoessful bidder will be required to furnish a appropriately renumbered, if necessary, to confers* to the uniform Mtg adjourned at 10:07 pm Peribrmance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond. Wayne'Westland Minutes available in Cjty Clerk > Office irundwrJBt systaaa of the Code. Commanfty Schools reserve the right to reject any or all bid* received and CHARLES T TRAV (IRIFFIN, Council Prescient sKmALBBWWWALTE* AU*!ON aLAETTIS to waira any tarbrmafc'ucs and irregularities in the biddmg. mi*-. - . - fn—^^^^^^^^JfrfA^k /ff^^^ . JOANN M SEABERG, Deputy City Clerl saajfvr . JTeewwTer'VTij vieim ThiepiaJaetU to b* bid a4 th* |»evailin^ we. as amended e\'ftdc soy pending proe*cut>on. r»r prevent prosecution here«ft<»r ir,^tiiute<) I pvnde any p^'iiduig pronerutu'm, of prevent prosecution hereafter instituted under any ordinance specifically or impliedly rfpeMle^l by this Ordinance ' under «hv' ordinance mpeciricallv or mypl'icdlv repealed by this Ordinanc"? Section 5. A peace officer who has reasonable ^niise te ISrli^ve » nunor ! Adopting this penal regulation rod* for ofTeiw* committed prm* to the »doptu»l? tins p<;n the effective , effective date ol this (Mm mice fa otTeii*e^ ( ointntlted prior to the effective preliminary chemical t>rr ,-itb :nia.l>?>« A pf-nce